May 2017

General election manifesto round-up

Find out what the five main political parties have said within their manifestos about early years and childcare. Read a summary of each manifesto as well as commentary from PACEY Chief Executive Liz Bayram.

31/05/2017

Childminders facing 30 hours funding shortfall of up to £1,200 a year

With 30 hours free childcare due to start in England in September, our latest research has highlighted that the average registered childminder will experience a shortfall of over £400 per child, per year, for every funded place they offer.

30/05/2017

Parents guide to 30 hours

With 30 hours due to roll out to working parents from September 2017, you may receive lots of questions from parents. PACEY has produced a handy guide to help you answer any questions you may have.

23/05/2017

Conservative manifesto promises more nursery places in primary schools

The Conservative Party manifesto promises to create thousands of new nursery places a year in primary schools, as well as to strengthen the teaching of literacy and numeracy in the early years. Liz Bayram, chief executive of PACEY, has commented on the proposals.

18/05/2017

Lib Dem manifesto pledges to triple EYPP and extend 'free' childcare

The Lib Dems have published a general election manifesto with a number of significant early years and childcare-related commitments, including a promise to triple EYPP funding and extend 15 hours of government-funded early education and childcare to all two-year-olds. Liz Bayram, chief executive of PACEY, has commented on the proposals.

17/05/2017

Labour manifesto promises more 'free' childcare

The Labour Party has made a number of commitments related to early years and childcare in its general election manifesto, including a pledge to extend the 30-hour offer to all two-year-olds. Liz Bayram, chief executive of PACEY, has commented on the proposals.

16/05/2017

PACEY calls on all political parties to put childcare at the centre of their manifestos

PACEY states four pledges we are calling on all policial parties to make in order to support young children and their families. 

09/05/2017

A great big cheer for childminders

We want to celebrate childminders and showcase how rewarding and fulfilling it can be as a career choice.

04/05/2017

PACEY joins forces to issue joint call to the main political parties

PACEY has joined forces with National Day Nurseries Association and Pre-School Learning Alliance to call the main political parties: don't promise what we can't deliver. 

12/05/2017