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PACEY is the Professional Association for Childcare and Early Years. Formed in 1977, we are a charity dedicated to supporting everyone working in childcare and early years to provide high quality care and early learning for children and families.
We provide training, practical help, expert advice and represent the views and experiences of practitioners working throughout England and Wales, to champion their vital role in helping prepare children for a bright future.
With more than 40 years' experience, you can be sure that PACEY membership is by your side with everything you need to power your practice, build your business, and feel protected and reassured.
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Search ArticlesRecycling guidance in Wales/ Canllawiau ailgylchu
Welsh Government have published the latest version of the Welsh Government’s best practice guidance, Collections Blueprint 2025. This helps guide local authorities to deliver services in relation to recycling.
Coram PACEY Cymru funding success / Llwyddiant cyllido Coram PACEY Cymru
Coram PACEY Cymru are pleased to share we have been successful in gaining funding through the Curriculum for Wales Grant support programme, under the Foundation Learning priority. The grant of £184,000 until March 2028 is aimed at the funded non maintained nursery sector which includes childminding settings. The project supports the sector in Wales to enhance quality practice in nursery education and ensure continued alignment with the Curriculum for Wales.
Staying safe in the sun
Whilst the current hot weather is a welcome break from a typical British summertime, it’s important to make sure that the children in your care are staying safe in the sun. As well as being more vulnerable to things like sunstroke and dehydration, children’s skin is very delicate and can be easily damaged by the sun.
Childcare & Education Expo Midlands: What to Expect from This Year’s Early Years Event
This 26th–27th September, Childcare & Education Expo Midlands returns to the Coventry Building Society Arena, bringing together thousands of professionals from across the UK for the sector’s most anticipated early years event. Whether you’re part of the senior leadership team at a nursery group, leading an independent nursery, managing a preschool or school, or working at the heart of early education, the event offers an inspiring space to connect, learn and grow.
Speech and language UK and Coram PACEY
Coram PACEY are collaborating with Speech and Language UK to adapt their Early Talk supporting communication and language training materials into a comprehensive training program specifically for childminders in England and Wales. We need your expertise to ensure the training is effective and engaging by taking a short survey.
Building a culture of safety: Steps for childminders and early years professionals (England)
By Zara Smith, Writer/Editor – Coram PACEY Creating a safe and secure environment is at the heart of everything we do as childminders and early years professionals. Safety is not just about having rules, procedures of compliance programs in place – it’s about making sure that everyone, from the youngest child to the oldest staff member, feels protected, cared for, and able to thrive.
Personal tracking and recording devices
by Zara Smith, Writer/Editor – Coram PACEY Technology plays an increasingly important role in families and children’s life. It is becoming quite common for parents to use technology such as location trackers to keep their children safe. These devices take many forms including smartwatches, GPS tags, mobile apps and tracking devices, all of which allow parents to know their child’s whereabouts at any time.
Regional childminder awards 2025: Your winners
In April 2025 we launched our annual Regional childminder awards to recognise and celebrate the very best childminders. Those who make a difference to the lives of the children they care for, who set the bar high and are an inspiration to all in the profession. We had so many fantastic entries, some truly incredible childminders who go above and beyond to support children, their families and local communities. We were blown away by the level of commitment, passion and knowledge shown.
Applications for final expansion to the 30 hours government-funded childcare are open
Today the government has announced that applications for final expansion to the 30 hours government-funded childcare are open. They also share research findings into the impact of the rollout from September 24 following a parent survey and the launch of a consultation on how to make better use of outdoor space.
Social Care Wales Accolades 2025 / Gwobrau Gofal Cymdeithasol Cymru 2025
It was a huge privilege to attend the Social Care Wales Accolades event for 2025 to see childminder members shortlisted for the WeCare Wales award and to be recognised for their amazing achievements. It supports a great build up to Childminding Week taking part from the 10th-16th May where we will come together to celebrate together. You can watch the recording of the live stream of the event here (for the relevant section go to 2 hour 35 minutes).