The Government’s Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) has issued a Product Safety Alert for a product commonly known as ‘water beads’. Water beads are superabsorbent polymers (SAPs) which can expand to over 400x their size and pose a serious risk of...
From 15 March 2023, newly registered childminders have been eligible to receive a start-up grant. This grant is still available, so don’t forget to apply for it, within two months of being registered. You have until 31 March 2025 to complete your registration in order...
A new study published today from Victoria University in Australia, supported by the Early Education and Childcare Coalition (EECC) maps childcare accessibility in nine countries, ranking England as one of the worst for childcare access (eighth out of the nine...
On 30 October 2024, Rachel Reeves, Chancellor of the Exchequer will deliver the Autumn Budget 2024 setting out the Government’s financial plans for the next year, including decisions about tax and spending. PACEY has made its submission ahead of the Autumn Budget 2024...
Yesterday (9 September) Ofsted published updates to the Early years inspection handbook – GOV.UK There are changes throughout clarifying references to funded places and what should be considered on inspection. Wording has been amended to reflect how the...
PACEY is pleased to share an opportunity for members in England and Wales to purchase digital devices at discounted costs. PACEY knows that access to IT equipment can be a challenge for members given the cost of buying or replacing digital devices and kit. The move...
