Coram PACEY’s annual childcare and early years conference is back! Following the success of our last conference, we are back in 2026 to engage, celebrate and support childminders and all home-based childcare professionals on a whole new level! Details Speakers Drinks...
Changes coming into effect 1 September 2026 Ofsted have published updated early years toolkit, operating guide and inspection information, to reflect the DfE’s changes to the early years foundation stage (EYFS) statutory framework for September 2026. Early years...
Today (9 September) Ofsted has confirmed changes to education inspection and reporting in England and published a new education inspection toolkit, operational guide and information. Ofsted has also published the response to “the Big Listen”, its largest ever...
Ka Lai Brightley-Hodges has been appointed as Head of Coram PACEY, succeeding Helen Donohoe in the role from the 1st of October. During Helen’s time at the organisation, she has been instrumental in raising our profile and that of our members, championing the work...
Click to Read in English Cliciwch i ddarllen yn Gymraeg There are a number of consultations in Wales that will be of interest to Coram PACEY members. Consultation to change elements of the National Minimum Standards for Regulated Childcare Review of the Childcare...
Safeguarding: Guidance on requesting a police welfare check if a child has been persistently absent without explanation or contact from parents. By Zara Smith, Coram PACEY Writer and Advisor As childminders, we play a vital role in children’s safety and wellbeing. We...
A new survey of over 870 childminders in England highlights significant concern over childcare funding rates for three- and four-year-olds, as the government’s expansion of funded childcare in England continues from Monday 1 September. Funding for this age group...
By Pat Tomlinson, Coram PACEY Advisor With the current hot weather, we are trying to keep the children (and ourselves) as cool as possible. Recent news items on the television have shared the different ways some families keep cool – taking ice cool water on trips,...
Sarah Timms, Family Services lead at ERIC, The Children’s Bowel & Bladder Charity Over the last two generations, the average age that children are being potty trained in the UK has risen. In the 1970s and 80s most children (83%) were out of nappies by 18...
By Zara Smith, Coram PACEY Writer and Advisor Receipts are a daily part of spending and running a business – but have you noticed that the world is fast moving away from paper? Thanks to new regulations like Making Tax Digital, digital receipts (or e-receipts)...
We will be back at the iconic Bishopsgate Institute on Saturday 6 February 2027. Throughout the day, we will be looking back and celebrating the last fifty years of childcare and early years and the contribution of home-based childcare professionals. We cant wait to share it with you.
Our super early bird sale has come to an end. But don't fret you can still get your early bird tickets until 31 October 2027!
