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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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Today (3 September) Ofsted has published the results of its Big Listen consultation, marking the “beginning of a new chapter” and announcing several changes for the education sector.
03/09/2024
The September term brought about the government’s latest phase in expanding funded childcare and early education in England, meaning eligible families of children as young as nine months can now access up to 15 hours per week of funded childcare and early education across 38 weeks.
02/09/2024
The government pushes ahead with the reform agenda by scrapping single headline Ofsted judgements for schools with immediate effect.
02/09/2024
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27/08/2024
PACEY Cymru and Children in Wales have worked in partnership to develop a package of training for the sector in line with the revised standards that meets the needs of all those working in childcare and early years settings. This bilingual training will be delivered through a blended approach of self-directed online learning and trainer led learning.
13/08/2024
PACEY recently received a letter from The Rt Hon Bridget Phillipson MP, Secretary of State for Education setting out her vision for the education sector and highlighting the key role childminders play.
13/08/2024
Eluned Morgan has been confirmed as Wales’ new First Minister and becomes the first female First Minister in Wales’ history. Cadarnhawyd Eluned Morgan yn Brif Weinidog newydd Cymru – y Prif Weinidog benywaidd cyntaf yn hanes y genedl.
08/08/2024