A statement shared by the Minister for Mental Health and Early Years, Jayne Bryant (MS) was published during Childminding Week. This gave the Welsh Government an opportunity to provide an update about the work they are undertaking, alongside partners, including PACEY...
Today (17 May 2024) the Early Education and Childcare Coalition (EECC) launched its new manifesto with proposals to ‘rescue and reform’ the early education and childcare sector in England. The Coalition, which is co-chaired by PACEY’s Chief Executive, Helen Donohoe,...
As part of the Childminding Week celebrations PACEY Cymru held an event at the Senedd on 15 May hosted by Lee Waters MS. This celebrated the work childminders do, showed our appreciation and raised awareness for the vital role childminders play in the sector. The...
To mark Childminding Week 2024, PACEY unveils its new Manifesto for Childminders calling for urgent government action to address plummeting childminder numbers ensuring children have the very best start in life. A declining workforce The early education and childcare...
Yesterday (11 June) the Conservative party launched its manifesto ahead of the 4 July general election. The manifesto confirms the expansion of 15 hours of funded entitlements for eligible parents of children aged between 9 months to 2 years old from September 2024,...
Yesterday (10 June) the Liberal Democrat party launched its new manifesto which includes several actions to make early years and childcare provision “flexible, affordable and fair” for parents and carers. The manifesto sets out specific actions to “restore...
As the build-up to the general election builds momentum the Labour Party today announced their plans for early years and childcare. The Labour leader Keir Starmer and Shadow Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson unveiled plans to make high quality childcare available...
Click to Read in English Cliciwch i ddarllen yn Gymraeg A refresh of the National Minimum Standards (NMS) has led to changes in the qualification requirements for childminding assistants in Wales. From November 2024, all childminding assistants must have successfully...
New research from the Early Education and Childcare Coalition (EECC) and More in Common shows a high level of support among voters in England for early education and childcare. Prioritising early education and childcare Data from the EECC’s annual Pulse Check shows...
Jamel C Campbell is an early years educator, consultant, radio/ tv host, storyteller and best-selling author. PACEY spoke to him about his interesting career path so far, how he has dealt with setbacks and what inspires him to keep going. Can you start by telling us a...
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!
