Children’s Mental Health Week 2025

Children’s Mental Health Week 2025

This week is Children’s Mental Health Week (3-9 February) organised by the charity Place2Be. This year’s theme is Know Yourself, Grow Yourself – aiming to empower children and young people and amplify their voice. The campaign is supported by Here4You and The...
Ofsted launches consultation into inspection changes

Ofsted launches consultation into inspection changes

Today (3 February) Ofsted has launched a consultation on a new approach to inspection and reporting on education providers, including early years providers. Major reforms were promised in response to last year’s Big Listen consultation which asked thousands of parents...
Take PACEY’s BIG Membership Survey

Take PACEY’s BIG Membership Survey

Help us shape the future for childminders and early years professionals. Take PACEY’s BIG Membership Survey 2025 to make sure we represent your needs, improve our services, and focus on what matters most to you.  Your answers will also provide evidence to lobby...
Department for Education publishes 2025/26 funding rates

Department for Education publishes 2025/26 funding rates

Today (10 December) the Department for Education (DfE) has announced new funding rates for April 2025/26 as follows: Under twos: £11.54 (a 3.4% increase compared to current rate) Two year olds: £8.53 (a 3.3% increase) Three and four year olds: £6.12 (a 4.1% increase)...