Supporting children’s learning in the early years is fundamental in helping them to develop the foundation skills they need. For those delivering home-based childcare, providing opportunities for children to develop these skills is an important part of the role. The...
Zara Smith, PACEY Advisor In the Autumn of 2022, I started the National Professional Qualification in Early Years Leadership (NPQEYL), an 18-month commitment to learning and developing my skills and knowledge. Throughout my early years career, I have always been...
Helen Donohoe, Chief Executive at PACEY It is fair to say that barely hours after the result of this years’ general election were finalised, the new Secretary of State for Education, the Rt Hon Bridget Phillipson MP was arriving at the Department for Education in...
In the first of a series of three blogs we look at the work of Early Years Stronger Practice Hubs in England and the role they have to play. Sharing good practice that is evidence informed is key for childcare professionals to ensure that they are continuously...
Natalia Prochniak, Star Primary School At Star Primary School, the journey of exploration into Learning Power Approaches (LPA), inspired by the work of Guy Claxton, has been nothing short of transformative. As a former Nursery and now Reception leader, I found myself...
Following Labour’s emphatic win in the General Election, the new Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has appointed Bridget Phillipson as the new Secretary of State for Education. Philipson will now be repsonsible for rolling out Labours plans to open 3,000 new nurseries...
This week, author Frank Cottrell-Boyce was announced as the latest UK’s Children’s Laureate for 2024-26, taking over from the previous postholder Joseph Coelho. In this role he will champion reading and storytelling and promote the importance of books for children....
On Tuesday (2 July) the Early Education and Childcare Coalition (EECC) published new polling from More in Common on parents’ views about childcare after the election. The polling of parents of children under five years old found: Only 37% are confident that childcare...
Angela Gamble, Information, Advice and Guidance Manager at PACEY In early years it is common practice to use flour in play, whether that be in homemade play dough or other craft activities, but did you know flour is a raw ingredient and should be cooked or baked to...
Coram Family and Childcare has released the results from its latest survey of local authorities around the expansion of early education entitlements in England. It asks local authorities how the first phase of the rollout is going, and their confidence to deliver 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!
