Working in childcare

Diversify your childminding business

COVID-19 has had far-reaching effects on many industries, and childcare is no exception. So, we’re here to help you consider some flexible approaches to support your business during the “new normal”.

Many of you provided care for key worker children during lockdown and began to open up your settings alongside schools in June. COVID affected different businesses in different ways, but now we are all asking ourselves the same question: How can we adapt?

Why consider flexible models?

Working with your local authority

Meeting local need

Ways to supplement your income

Flexible working - case studies

Working with others

About PACEY

PACEY is the Professional Association for Childcare and Early Years. Formed in 1977, we are a charity dedicated to supporting everyone involved in childcare and early education to provide high quality services, information and advice to children, their families and carers.

Across England and Wales we provide training, expert advice, help and peer support to practitioners and practical and impartial support and information for families and carers and those advising them. We represent the views and experiences of practitioners and champion their vital role in helping prepare children for a bright future.