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...
DfE announces initiatives around early years qualifications

Childcare and early years provider survey

Today, 12 December, the DfE have realised data on the main characteristics of childcare and early years provision in England, including:  provider characteristics  number of places  number of children attending  staff characteristics and qualifications  fees  Provider...