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CEY smart offers online CPD training for everyone working in early years and childcare. Whether a childcare provider is new to the industry or has 30 years’ experience under their belt – CEY smart has something for everyone.

The innovative learning includes interactive, engaging courses that take just 10-15 minutes to complete. Courses can be done on any device, at any time.

This user-friendly approach to learning enables childcare providers to fit CPD around their busy schedules, supporting them to take steps towards professional development and quality improvement. The short courses are designed to build confidence and encourage reflective practice. There are also simple next steps and ideas, as well as an easy way for childcare providers to keep track of their CPD!

PACEY’s Information hub is packed with ideas to support childcare professionals. Subjects include caring for 2-year-olds; 30 hours funding; supporting families; promoting positive diversity; safeguarding, GDPR; special educational needs; nutrition, and much more.

When childcare providers click on their chosen subject, they’ll be taken through to information, ideas and resources. An invaluable tool for childcare providers at any stage of their career.

First steps to childminding
First steps to childminding is a supportive network for people wishing to become childminders. This Facebook group is the ideal place to direct anyone in your local area who’s thinking about making the move into childcare.

The First steps to childminding group is also useful for newly registered childminders, or those undertaking pre-registration training.

Ideas for creative childcare
At PACEY, we know that thousands of childcare providers have amazing creative ideas to share. That’s why we’ve created this fun Facebook group, where providers can upload photos and videos of creative activities at their settings.

Ideas for creative childcare is a fantastic group for childcare providers to join for tips and inspiration. 

Many childcare providers care for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). A child may be diagnosed with a condition before joining a childcare setting, or the provider may be involved in identifying a special educational need or disability.

We understand that high quality childcare is vital for supporting children with SEND. The information below forms part of our Spotlight on SEND page, created to help childcare providers to understand SEND, the SEND Code of Practice and what it means for them. There’s also a case study about the rewarding benefits of caring for children with SEND.  

Video – meet PACEY childminders caring for disabled children

What is SEND?

What is the SEND Code of Practice?

What does the SEND Code of Practice mean for me?  

Case study: Caring for a child with SEND and claiming the 2-year-old funding – read Cathy’s story

We understand the challenges of running a business at the same time as meeting the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). Browse the PACEY shop to discover our range of business products, including contracts, accounts books, food allergen stickers and learning journals.

To view all of the business products available, visit the PACEY shop.

PACEY’s training courses are available to purchase from the PACEY shop. Online courses allow childcare providers to learn at any time, anywhere.

Courses include a £5 pre-registration online briefing; a Building your childminding business course; Delivering the EYFS; and Food Safety and Hygiene.

We also offer the Level 3 Preparing to work in Home-based Childcare course.

View our full list of online training courses available to purchase.

Kinderly Together is the PACEY-recommended digital learning journey and accounting software, supporting childcare professionals to run a successful setting.

Kinderly Together allows childcare providers to:

• quickly and securely capture EYFS observations
• digitally manage their setting with at-a-glance information
• reduce paperwork with PACEY Policies and Procedures (available for PACEY members) and PACEY contracts
• stay on top of income and expenditure with the accounting package
• keep parents up to date with their child’s activities and learning development, using the Parent Portal.

HomeMinder insurance is designed for those delivering childcare and/or learning from their home.

Morton Michel Homeminder insurance includes:

• Full accidental damage cover, for accidental damage to your buildings and contents by your minded children. Accidental damage doesn’t include damage caused by wear and tear or anything else that happens over time.
• Business Equipment, owned by you and kept within your home, not exceeding a total value of £5,000.
• an optional Home Emergency policy that covers pipes, plumbing, drainage, heating and hot water so that a childcare provider’s home and place of work can be protected against emergencies.

To find out more click here.

MotorMinder insurance is designed for those transporting children in their care. 

To find out more click here.