Ka Lai Brightley-Hodges, Head of Coram PACEY HMRC changes risk the future of childminding It is 9.30pm on Thursday 11 December, I’ve just received a WhatsApp from my colleague ‘Heads up – HMRC dropped a bombshell on the ‘Making Tax Digital’ webinar tonight....
Are you considering changing your childminding business structure from sole trader to limited company?  There are many factors that need to be thought about, such as your personal circumstances, the size of your business, your attitude to risk and your growth...
Newly registered childminders Each person is inspired to become a childminder for different reasons. For many, they love that when you’re working with small children, no two days will be the same. It’s also a chance to run your own business, provide flexible care and...
A new survey of over 4,800 UK childminders warns that changes arising from Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax for self-employed individuals could lead to over half of the profession leaving the workforce, resulting in thousands of children and...
Darllennwch yma yng Nghymraeg. Read this in Welsh here. Join Coram PACEY Cymru at our Celebration Event in Wales to celebrate the achievements of Coram PACEY members over the last twelve months. This is an opportunity to come together as a sector to celebrate...
As many of you know, HMRC has confirmed that the current agreement (BIM52751- Care providers: childminders: expenses) will no longer apply to childminders under Making Tax Digital (MTD). This change affects how childminders claim expenses and report their finances. Of...
Download a printable version here. How can local authorities successfully recruit and retain childminders? A deep dive into how Thurrock is prioritising and supporting childminders in an everchanging childcare market. Introduction In Thurrock, childminding support...
Today (16 January) The Department for Education has announced a £200 million investment into a SEND training programme to upskill staff in schools, colleges and early years settings across England. There will be an expectation set out in the SEND Code of Practice...
Today (13 January), Coram PACEY coordinated and led a joint letter to HMRC, co-signed by organisations that support and represent childminders across the UK. Addressed to HMRC’s First Permanent Secretary and Chief Executive, John-Paul Marks, the letter calls on HMRC...
Darllenwch hyn yn Gymraeg yma As part of Social Care Wales’ Well-being Week 2026, Coram PACEY Cymru spoke to childminders across Wales about how they support their wellbeing when working in homebased childcare. Here we have complied a list of their Top Tips for...
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!
