Today (3 September) Ofsted has published the results of its Big Listen consultation, marking the “beginning of a new chapter”. The inspectorate in England has announced a number of changes aiming to reduce pressure on education settings, improve relationships with the...
The government pushes ahead with the reform agenda by scrapping single headline Ofsted judgements for schools with immediate effect. That means that Ofsted will no longer provide a single overall grade of effectiveness when inspecting state schools. Early Years...
The September term brought about the government’s latest phase in expanding funded childcare and early education in England, meaning eligible families of children as young as nine months can now access up to 15 hours per week of funded childcare and early education...
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PACEY has recently received a letter from The Rt Hon Bridget Phillipson MP, Secretary of State for Education in response to our letter welcoming her to the role. In her letter, the Secretary of State outlines her vision to: “deliver better life chances for all,...
In May 2023, Welsh Government introduced revised National Minimum Standards for Regulated Childcare for children up to the age of 12 years (NMS) this included clearer guidance on safeguarding training requirements in Wales. PACEY Cymru and Children in Wales have...
Zara Smith, PACEY Advisor You have identified that one of the children you care for is currently not developing as expected. You have talked to parents, and they also have similar concerns, so you have decided to thoroughly assess their needs. This has given you a...
Eluned Morgan has been confirmed as Wales’ new First Minister and becomes the first female First Minister in Wales’ history. Eluned has served as Wales’ Health Secretary since 2021 until her appointment as First Minister. In a statement to the Senedd Eluned said:...
Pat Tomlinson, PACEY Advisor Water play is so much fun, especially when it’s warm outside, but can be done all year round. Don’t let the grey skies put you off – water play is still fun and can take on different dimensions in our ever-changing weathers. I’ve found...
Evidence informed practice is key to developing your service. Accessing research, good practice and shared experiences from other childcare and early years professionals, and putting these into practice within your own setting, will support you to develop your...
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!
