by Isobel Mintz | Jan 22, 2026 | News
As many of you know, HMRC has confirmed that the current agreement (BIM52751- Care providers: childminders: expenses) will no longer apply to childminders under Making Tax Digital (MTD). This change affects how childminders claim expenses and report their finances. Of...
by Isobel Mintz | Jan 16, 2026 | News
Today (16 January) The Department for Education has announced a £200 million investment into a SEND training programme to upskill staff in schools, colleges and early years settings across England. There will be an expectation set out in the SEND Code of Practice...
by Rose Porter | Jan 13, 2026 | News
Today (13 January), Coram PACEY coordinated and led a joint letter to HMRC, co-signed by organisations that support and represent childminders across the UK. Addressed to HMRC’s First Permanent Secretary and Chief Executive, John-Paul Marks, the letter calls on HMRC...
by Rose Porter | Jan 6, 2026 | News
Following lobbying from Coram PACEY and other organisations, the Government has now confirmed that from 1 October 2026, local authorities in England must ensure that early years providers – including childminders – can be paid monthly for funding...
by ellyse | Dec 23, 2025 | News
As we start to wind down before the festive break, I would like to take the time to reflect back on what has been an important year for Coram PACEY. In January, we kicked off the year by launching our #removetherule campaign in England. Whilst we have long been...
by ellyse | Dec 19, 2025 | News
Coram PACEY is delighted to announce the winners of our Home-based Childcare Awards! This year, we are celebrating the very best in home-based childcare across England and Wales. From childminders, nannies and childminding assistants, to wraparound businesses,...
