April 2021

NEWS: Change to ordering test kits for PVI nurseries

NEWS: Change to ordering test kits for PVI nurseries

The way in which PVI nurseries in England can order coronavirus test kits is changing from tomorrow (29 April 2021) with the introduction of a new online system for re-ordering test kits for testing at home.

28/04/2021

NEWS: Findings of recovery calls in Wales/Canfyddiadau galwadau adfer yng Nghymru

NEWS: Findings of recovery calls in Wales/Canfyddiadau galwadau adfer yng Nghymru

Following PACEY Cymru undertaking recovery calls with childminders in Wales we have collated the key findings to provide an insight into issues impacting on the sector and recommendations to support the sector moving forward. Ar ôl i PACEY Cymru ymgymryd â galwadau adfer gyda gwarchodwyr plant yng Nghymru, rydym wedi coladu canfyddiadau allweddol i roi cipolwg ar faterion sy'n effeithio ar y sector ac argymhellion i gefnogi'r sector wrth symud ymlaen.

26/04/2021

NEWS: Ofsted publishes updated Education Inspection Framework

NEWS: Ofsted publishes updated Education Inspection Framework

Yesterday Ofsted published its updated early years inspection handbook ahead of the return to graded EIF inspections which are planned to begin in England from 4 May 2021.

20/04/2021

NEWS: Updated guidance around attending groups in England

NEWS: Updated guidance around attending groups in England

Today we have received guidance from the Department for Education to clarify that childminders can attend parent and child groups for the benefit of children under five years old in England.  

20/04/2021

NEWS: PACEY joins calls to reverse the decision around Baseline assessment in England

NEWS: PACEY joins calls to reverse the decision around Baseline assessment in England

PACEY has joined over 170 early education specialists and primary school headteachers in England in signing an open letter to the Department for Education to oppose the introduction of the reception baseline assessment this autumn.

16/04/2021

NEWS: Face covering guidance to remain until 17 May at earliest

NEWS: Face covering guidance to remain until 17 May at earliest

Yesterday (6 April) the Government announced that guidance around the use of face coverings indoors in education settings will continue after the Easter break in England. This means that staff and adult visitors as well as pupils in year 7 and above should use face coverings in the ‘recommended circumstances’ set out in the Face coverings in education guidance.

07/04/2021

NEWS: Government’s Lifetime Skills Guarantee launches in England

NEWS: Government’s Lifetime Skills Guarantee launches in England

From today (1 April 2021) eligible adults in England will be able to sign up to the range of courses and qualifications free of charge as part of the Government’s Lifetime Skills Guarantee offer.

01/04/2021

NEWS: New Nanny Scheme in Wales/Cynllun Nani Newydd yng Nghymru

NEWS: New Nanny Scheme in Wales/Cynllun Nani Newydd yng Nghymru

The Approval of Home Childcare Providers (Wales) Scheme 2021 opens today / Mae Cymeradwyo Cynllun Darparwyr Gofal Plant yn y Cartref (Cymru) 2021 yn agor heddiw.

01/04/2021