Today the DfE published it’s guidance for schools and trusts on their role in providing wraparound childcare to children of primary school age in England. This guidance outlines the role of schools and trusts and is designed to support both, regardless of their...
Click to Read in English Cliciwch i ddarllen yn Gymraeg Elizabeth Jarman, learning environments expert Working in partnership with parents and carers supports consistency for the child, promoting their wellbeing, learning and development. Previous blogs in this series...
A new national recruitment campaign has been launched in England by the Department of Education today across TV, cinema, online, radio and out of home advertising to encourage people to start a career working with small children ahead of the first phase of the largest...
Helen Donohoe, Chief Executive at PACEY February will see the launch of the much-anticipated Department for Education recruitment campaign for the early education and childcare sector in England, and at PACEY we have worked hard to make sure the content and messages...
Zara Smith, PACEY Advisor All teachers, including early years practitioners are responsible and accountable for the progress and development of the children in their care. The Equality Act 2010 prohibits educators from discriminating against a child with additional...
The Child Poverty Strategy for Wales 2024 has been published by Welsh Government. The Welsh Government’s new Child Poverty Strategy aims to tackle the harmful effects of living in poverty and improve opportunities for children living in poverty. Speaking as she...
New Coram Childcare Survey on the expansion of the funded scheme shows Local authorities concerned about sufficiency of places ahead of roll-out. Coram spoke to 92 local authorities out of 153 with 60% saying they were ‘confident’ or ‘very confident’ that there will...
The London Assembly Economy Committee is calling on the Government to review funding rates for early education entitlements in London, amid concerns that the sector will be unable to cope with the increase in demand when free childcare is expanded to children under...
[bck_content_toggle primary_title=”Click to Read in English” custom_primary_content=”Updated 31 January 2024 CIW have announced that the Self-Assessment of Service Statement (SASS) is now live. The 2024 SASS window opened on 31 January and will close...
The Labour party is reportedly considering funding more primary school-based nursery places across England and has tasked the former Ofsted head Sir David Bell with finding new ways to tackle the shortage in childcare. With ongoing capacity, staffing and affordability...
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!
