PACEY has joined other leading early years organisations to launch a new ‘Starting Reception’ definition to help parents, carers, early years and education professionals prepare children for starting in Reception year at school.  The new definition comes after a...
On Friday, the Government updated the statutory guidance for local authorities on early years and childcare in England to improve clarity around consumables and additional charges. PACEY had conversations with the Department for Education while the guidance was in...
Today the government has announced changes to the statutory guidance on consumables charging alongside details of the £75 million expansion grant and the future of Stronger Practice Hubs. 1) Statutory guidance changes on consumables charging The government has...
The UK’s leading early education event returns to Olympia Events, London, from 28th February to 1st March 2025, welcoming government figures and industry thought leaders. Childcare & Education Expo London 2025 is the must-attend event for early years education...
Click to Read in English Cliciwch i ddarllen yn Gymraeg In December 2024 in our news story Changes to the Childcare Offer rate for Wales we made you aware of the outcome of the rate review for the Childcare Offer for Wales and that from 7 April 2025 the hourly rate...
​The Government’s Spending Review is currently taking place, and PACEY has submitted a response to HM Treasury to highlight key issues. The spending review will shape Government’s multi-year budget and spending plans, prioritising delivery of its key ‘Missions’...