Coram Family and Childcare has released the results from its latest survey of local authorities around the expansion of early education entitlements in England. It asks local authorities how the first phase of the rollout is going, and their confidence to deliver the...
A statement shared by the Minister for Mental Health and Early Years, Jayne Bryant (MS) was published during Childminding Week. This gave the Welsh Government an opportunity to provide an update about the work they are undertaking, alongside partners, including PACEY...
Today (17 May 2024) the Early Education and Childcare Coalition (EECC) launched its new manifesto with proposals to ‘rescue and reform’ the early education and childcare sector in England. The Coalition, which is co-chaired by PACEY’s Chief Executive, Helen Donohoe,...
As part of the Childminding Week celebrations PACEY Cymru held an event at the Senedd on 15 May hosted by Lee Waters MS. This celebrated the work childminders do, showed our appreciation and raised awareness for the vital role childminders play in the sector. The...
To mark Childminding Week 2024, PACEY unveils its new Manifesto for Childminders calling for urgent government action to address plummeting childminder numbers ensuring children have the very best start in life. A declining workforce The early education and childcare...
Yesterday (11 June) the Conservative party launched its manifesto ahead of the 4 July general election. The manifesto confirms the expansion of 15 hours of funded entitlements for eligible parents of children aged between 9 months to 2 years old from September 2024,...
