News
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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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.
20/04/2018
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.
17/04/2018
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.
17/04/2018
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.
12/04/2018
Huw Irranca-Davies , the Minister for Children and Social Care for the Welsh Government has issued a Written Statement giving an update on the Childcare Offer for Wales including plans for expansion.
12/04/2018
The Department for Education has today published the outcome of the consultation on Primary Assessment. Read the full consultation and commitments from the Government. The DfE intends to develop a statutory assessment ready for introduction by autumn 2020.
11/04/2018
The More than a Score coalition, a group of early years organisations, researchers and teaching unions has issued an open letter in opposition to the governments plans to introduce Baseline Assessment tests in reception classes.
06/04/2018
PACEY Cymru have previously shared information on changes to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Checks in Wales. Following a meeting with Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW) following confusion around the changes in DBS Checks in Wales from April we have received confirmation on a number of issues and have included these in some Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s).
05/04/2018
A new network which aims to improve the teaching and learning of the Foundation Phase across all schools and education settings in Wales was launched by Education Secretary Kirsty Williams yesterday during a visit to Llanrhidian Primary School in Swansea.
29/03/2018
The London Mayor has recently published Early Years in London: A baseline and consultation. The Major wants to hear about the key challenges you face, examples of what works, and future plans. The consultation closes on Friday 28th May 2018.
28/03/2018