Quality Start scheme

PACEY supports local authorities to develop flexible, high quality childcare through investment in new childminders.

For a one-off payment of £148.84, our Quality Start scheme provides training and resources to support newly registered childminders to deliver high levels of care and early learning.

The Quality Start package includes;

• One year PACEY childminder membership (worth £67.42)
  • Unlimited access to PACEY’s resources, including factsheets, practice guides and how-to videos
  • Free online training courses
  • Free legal support
  • Printed and digital copies of Childcare Professional magazine
  • Discounts in the PACEY shop
• One year Public Liability Insurance, with a standard limit of indemnity of £10m, provided by Royal & Sun Alliance (worth £29.43)
• PACEY Toolkit, packed with essential business documents including contracts & accident forms (worth £89.99)
• Fire blanket manufactured to BS EN standards (worth £11.95)

If you would like to purchase the Quality Start package for childminders in your area, please e-mail support@pacey.org.uk. 

PLEASE NOTE individuals placed on the Quality Start scheme will be required to complete and return the application form before their membership and insurance can be processed.