Coram PACEY’s annual childcare and early years conference is back!

The Very Hungry Caterpillar

Some books just have a universal appeal – and Eric Carle’s The Very Hungry Caterpillar is one of those books. Written over 45 years ago, the simple story with its striking illustrations has been a favourite for generations. But it’s not just a...

Help with your tax return: childminders

Tax, self-assessment and returns can be a daunting process, but don’t panic! We’ve got everything you need in this Self Assessment Tax Return survival guide for childminders. Click the links below to jump to the resources you’d like to learn more about: Self-employed...

Schemas

Why do young children do what they do? Have you seen a toddler repeat an activity over and over again – tipping over the Lego box and emptying its contents on the floor, swishing the paint around in a circle, rolling their toy car over the uneven tiles and refusing to...

Safeguarding

What is safeguarding? Safeguarding is an umbrella term for what we do in order to ensure children are safe from harm. It means the protection of children within your setting from abuse and maltreatment, including child protection, recruitment of suitable people,...