Today (3 February) Ofsted has launched a consultation on a new approach to inspection and reporting on education providers, including early years providers. Major reforms were promised in response to last year’s Big Listen consultation which asked thousands of parents...
Today (28 January) the Department for Education (DfE) has published details on three initiatives around early years qualifications aiming to improve recruitment and progression within the sector. A new experience-base route Following consultation with the sector, the...
By Zara Smith, PACEY Advisor For a long time, the type of recycling that you can do through your household bins has been dependent on where you live. New commercial food waste legislation comes into effect from the end of March 2025, and it is hoped that it will make...
Help us shape the future for childminders and early years professionals. Take PACEY’s BIG Membership Survey 2025 to make sure we represent your needs, improve our services, and focus on what matters most to you. Your answers will also provide evidence to lobby...
The UK’s Largest Early Education Event Returns to London in 2025 Childcare & Education Expo is set to return to Olympia Events, London, from 28 February to 1 March 2025, bringing together the UK’s largest early education community. The organisers are preparing for...
Click to Read in English Cliciwch i ddarllen yn Gymraeg Though there have been changes to the Additional Learning Needs (ALN) system in Wales inclusive practice is still of high importance, including using a child-centred approach to the planning of provision, seeking...
Award-Winning Childcare & Education Expo Returns to London in 2025 Get ready to join the award-winning Childcare & Education Expo London 2025! Taking place at Olympia London on 28th February and 1st March, this free event has supported over 50,000 education...
Today, 12 December, the DfE have realised data on the main characteristics of childcare and early years provision in England, including: provider characteristics number of places number of children attending staff characteristics and qualifications fees Provider...
Click to Read in English Cliciwch i ddarllen yn Gymraeg A written statement by the Minister for Children and Social Care has been issued to announce changes to the Childcare Offer for Wales hourly rate effective from April 2025. The Minister shared: “To continue...
Today (10 December) the Department for Education (DfE) has announced new funding rates for April 2025/26 as follows: Under twos: £11.54 (a 3.4% increase compared to current rate) Two year olds: £8.53 (a 3.3% increase) Three and four year olds: £6.12 (a 4.1% increase)...
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!
