2022 News

NEWS: Anti-racist shout out / Gwewyr gwrth-hiliol

Welsh Government recently published the Anti-racist Wales Action Plan, it is designed to tackle systemic and institutionalised racism. They are seeking people to help them in all areas of this work. They are particularly interested in involving those from Black and Asian Minority Ethnic backgrounds in this work.  Yn ddiweddar cyhoeddodd Llywodraeth Cymru Gynllun Gweithredu Gwrth-hiliol Cymru, y bwriad yw mynd i'r afael â hiliaeth systemig a sefydliadol.  Maent yn chwilio am bobl i'n helpu ym mhob maes o'r gwaith hwn.  Mae ganddyn nhw ddiddordeb arbennig mewn cynnwys y rhai o gefndiroedd Du ac Asiaidd Lleiafrifoedd Ethnig yn y gwaith hwn.

08/08/2022

NEWS: Recruiting refugees into childcare settings/ Recriwtio ffoaduriaid i leoliadau gofal plant.

Welsh Government have produced Frequently Asked Questions for recruiting refugees into childcare settings.  Mae Llywodraeth Cymru wedi llunio Cwestiynau Cyffredin ar gyfer recriwtio ffoaduriaid i leoliadau gofal plant.

 

02/08/2022

NEWS: Are you a new childminder in England? Please share your experiences

PACEY is inviting childminders in England who registered in 2022 to take part in our new survey to find out about your decision to become a childminder and your experience so far. The survey is open to both PACEY members and non-members who registered as a childminder since January 2022. 

29/07/2022

NEWS: Ofsted publishes briefing on education recovery in early years providers in England

Today (20 July) Ofsted has published its latest briefing titled ‘Education recovery in early years providers: summer 2022’ drawing evidence from Ofsted summer term inspections in England and discussions with early years inspectors.  

20/07/2022

NEWS: Red warning of extreme heat issued for areas in England

Today the Met Office has issued the first ever red extreme heat warning for areas in England on Monday 18 and Tuesday 19 July, where temperatures are predicted to break record highs.

15/07/2022

NEWS: New Children and Families Minister announced in England

Today (13 July) Brendan Clarke-Smith has been announced as the new Children and Families Minister at the Department for Education. 

13/07/2022

NEWS: Ofsted updates inspection handbook and supporting resources for inspections

Today (Monday 11 July) Ofsted has updated its inspection handbook and ‘myth busting page’ on GOV.UK in response to sector feedback.

11/07/2022

NEWS: Do you recruit or manage staff? Free DBS: Making Recruitment Safer webinar this July

Are you currently managing staff in your setting? Or are you looking to recruit new staff for your nursery or childminder setting? Then this webinar is for you.

08/07/2022

NEWS: Free webinar regarding the Early Years Educator (EYE) qualification review

PACEY will be hosting a free webinar with NCFE and Early Years Alliance (EYA) to provide further context around the review as well as early indicative findings. This webinar is available to any early years professional and is free to sign up.

07/07/2022

NEWS: PACEY and the Fawcett Society compare worldwide systems of early years and childcare

PACEY has been working with The Fawcett Society on a new report launching today looking into comparative systems of early education and childcare across the world. 

05/07/2022

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