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Welcome to PACEY's latest news. Check back here for all PACEY announcements, news and views, as well as PACEY reaction to government announcements concerning the childcare sector. We'll also share reports and findings from regulatory bodies and our various partner organisations.
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The latest data from the REACT study in England suggests that the Covid-19 pandemic is growing exponentially, based on coronavirus test results reported between 20th May and 7th June. The majority of infections is reported in children (aged 5 to 12 years) and young adults (aged 18 to 24).
17/06/2021
From September 2021, all early years providers in England must follow the new early years foundation stage (EYFS) framework. The DfE has launched an online service to support practitioners to meet the new EYFS.
16/06/2021
Following the announcement of government’s Covid-19 recovery measures in England last week, PACEY has joined an important coalition of over 240 stakeholders to call on government to reconsider these plans and urgently boost investment for children and young people.
09/06/2021
PACEY responds to the potential plans to extend the school day in England as part of the government's plan to support children and young people 'catch up' on lost learning.
03/06/2021
Yesterday the UK government published details of the fifth SEISS grant which covers the period of May to September 2021.
03/06/2021
Today the government in England has announced the next step of its education recovery plan, setting out measures to support all children aged 2 to 19 whose education has been affected by the pandemic.
02/06/2021
From 2 June, the way that childminders in England report their lateral flow test results is changing. Childminders will now be able to specify their profession, something which PACEY has been asking the government to add based on feedback from our members.
01/06/2021
PACEY Cymru want your views on the draft curriculum for practitioners working in the funded non-maintained sector in Wales. Rydym am glywed eich barn ar y cwricwlwm drafft i ymarferwyr sy’n gweithio yn y sector a ariennir nas cynhelir.
26/05/2021
The government in England has issued guidance for those living in areas affected by the latest coronavirus variant of concern.
25/05/2021
Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW) have announced that from 1 July 2021 it will be easier to access an Identity Verification (IDV) check appointment. Mae Arolygiaeth Gofal Cymru (AGC) wedi cyhoeddi y bydd yn haws trefnu apwyntiad ar gyfer gwiriad prawf adnabod o 1 Gorffennaf 2021 ymlaen.
25/05/2021