By Dr Gemma Goldenberg and Prof Sam Wass Do we have an attention crisis? People working with young children seem increasingly concerned about children’s inability to focus and engage deeply in activities. We’re hearing that children flit from one activity to...
On Tuesday 11 March, we heard directly from Ofsted about their proposed plans for inspecting early years settings. Then, in the second part of the webinar we invite the attendees to you to share their views about the proposed changes with PACEY – importantly, helping...
Today the government has announced changes to the statutory guidance on consumables charging alongside details of the £75 million expansion grant and the future of Stronger Practice Hubs. 1) Statutory guidance changes on consumables charging The government has...
The UK’s leading early education event returns to Olympia Events, London, from 28th February to 1st March 2025, welcoming government figures and industry thought leaders. Childcare & Education Expo London 2025 is the must-attend event for early years education...
Click to Read in English Cliciwch i ddarllen yn Gymraeg In December 2024 in our news story Changes to the Childcare Offer rate for Wales we made you aware of the outcome of the rate review for the Childcare Offer for Wales and that from 7 April 2025 the hourly rate...
Pat Tomlinson, PACEY Advisor I love baking and have baked with my own children, minded children and grandchildren. As a childminder, I often had parents say to me “I don’t bake at home and I don’t want the mess, so I’m glad they bake with you” I found this quite sad –...
We heard from Ruth Swailes, Independent Education Consultant, about the Play Matters project. Inspired by the universal need for play as a fundamental part of early childhood development, Ruth will discuss the critical role play has in helping children build...
The information on this page sets out the flexibilities for childminders in England that came into force on 1 November 2024. These include the introduction of a new category of childminder (known as childminder without domestic premises) and an increase to the number...
The Government’s Spending Review is currently taking place, and PACEY has submitted a response to HM Treasury to highlight key issues. The spending review will shape Government’s multi-year budget and spending plans, prioritising delivery of its key ‘Missions’...
This week is Children’s Mental Health Week (3-9 February) organised by the charity Place2Be. This year’s theme is Know Yourself, Grow Yourself – aiming to empower children and young people and amplify their voice. The campaign is supported by Here4You and The...
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!
