Childcare Professional magazine
Childcare Professional is Coram PACEY’s official award-winning membership magazine, keeping childminder, nanny and nursery worker members across England and Wales up-to-date with the latest news, campaigns, ideas and innovations in childcare and early years.
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Summer 2025: Toddlers, Tech, and Talk
In this issue we examine a study into 0-36-month-old children’s language and literacy learning with digital media at home; virtually all children in the UK and born in highly technologized homes and communities however the research and evidence shows disparity in device ownership, use and attitudes. We also reflect on the importance of strong starts, setting the foundation and empowering team members success through effective inductions. As part of our mental health and wellbeing series, we look the importance of building and nurturing health relationships. Penny Tassoni talks about the skills children need to cope in school and how we can work alongside parents to make sure they are in place. We hear from The Woodland Nanny, Emmy Benjamin about her career as a nanny.
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Other features include:
One-to-one with Catherine McLeod MBE – We speak to the CEO of Dingley’s Promise about her influences for working with children with SEND.
From stacking to symmetry – Understanding the seven stages of block play.
Shaping Us Framework – Understanding the social and emotional skills that matter most to build and happier, healthier society.
Chomper challenges – Supporting children who are teething.
Empowering independence – Potty training for autistic children.
Under the influence – What to do if you suspect that a parent/carer is under the influence when collecting their child.
Safe foraging – A fun, educational and healthy adventure.
Helping lefties get it ‘write’ – Early support for left-handed children.
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Spring 2025 issue | Children first
We speak to the Minister for Early Education about his inspirations and passions.
As early education becomes ever more pressurised, slow pedagogy aims to take an unhurried, mindful approach to learning.
We speak to Liz Pemberton, Director of The Black Nursery Manager Training and Consultancy, about anti-racism in early years
Nanny, entrepreneur and DJ Joss Cambridge-Simmons tells us about his passion for helping families and how facing prejudices has driven him to succeed.
We explore the benefits of sand play and how to support children’s learning and development through this versatile activity.
Many childcare providers feel anxious when it’s time to be inspected. How can you prepare without feeling huge pressure?
Early years professionals should create a “cultural of kindness” to help prevent bullying behaviour says Paula Timms, Chief Executive of Kidscape and a PACEY Trustee.
We talk to early years consultant, author and travelling tutor about her work with the Frobel Trust, experiencing racism and receiving a lifetime achievement award.
Although it’s a sensitive subject, practitioners suspecting child abuse linked to faith or belief including witchcraft should raise the alarm around their concerns.
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