A new survey of over 4,800 UK childminders warns that changes arising from Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax for self-employed individuals could lead to over half of the profession leaving the workforce, resulting in thousands of children and...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
