Latest News

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  Do you accept Sodexo childcare vouchers?

  A number of PACEY members have alerted us to an issue with childcare voucher supplier Sodexo. These members have received a message from Sodexo saying they must complete a form and return it to them, as part of GDPR compliance. This form incorrectly assumes that providers are data processors of Sodexo's data. PACEY has raised concerns with Sodexo and is advising members not to take any action until PACEY has sought legal advice on members’ behalf.

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  PACEY wins at MemCom Awards 2018

  PACEY is delighted to announce that we have won 'Best Magazine for a Professional Association' at the prestigious MemCom Awards 2018. 

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  Childcare Expo is coming - plus get 20% off seminars

  Childcare Expo Manchester is once again set to take over EventCity this June. If there is one show guaranteed to give you inspiration, this is it. Running over two days, 15 – 16 June, the third northern event promises a bumper agenda with a full exhibitor line-up, as well as a range of interesting speakers and workshops

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  Latest statistics on 30 hours released

  The Department for Education (DfE) has released the latest statistics on the number of 30 hours childcare codes issued and validated for the summer term 2018. This follows statistics released in April 2018 on the use of 30 hours childcare for the Spring term and Summer term up to 9th April 2018. 

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  GDPR - PACEY's privacy settings

  The General Data Protection Regulation, or GDPR, comes into force on 25th May. It is a really positive step towards you and other individuals having more control over how your personal data is used and how you are contacted by us and other organisations. 

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  MPs launch inquiry into impact of the early years on life chances

  An all-party group of MPs in the House of Commons Education Committee has launched an inquiry into the impact that the early years of a child's life have on their life chances. The deadline to submit evidence is Friday 1^st June 2018.

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  Latest on childminder de-registrations in Wales

  Following the publication of the PACEY Cymru Childminder De-registrations in Wales report in 2017 we have published an update on statistics and work that has been undertaken against the recommendations.

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  30 hours at risk of impacting quality of early years education

  The National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT) have released a report about how the 30 hours funding is impacting school-based early years providers. 

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  Urgent action needed to prevent loss of Early Years Teachers

  On behalf of our early years members, PACEY and Voice are calling on the Government to take urgent action on the pay and status of Early Years Teachers to prevent the loss of these “talented and dedicated teachers who understand the uniqueness of a child’s early development” from the teaching profession. Read the results and recommendations. 

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  Challenges facing small childcare providers must be addressed

  Today, the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) released their latest report 'Handle with Care: Challenges facing small childcare providers'. Read their full recommendations around the 30 hours funding policy.

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  Supporting the transition to school

  Families all over England have this week been told which school their child will begin at in September. If you're working with children starting school later this year, we have a range of resources to help.

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  New intergenerational learning scheme for early years settings

  A new intergenerational scheme has been unveiled this month, in a bid to improve the emotional wellbeing and development of youngsters in early years settings and care home residents, while also teaching them a second language.