PACEY’s autumn survey of childminders in England asked about the recent expansion to early years funding, business confidence and predictions for the future and childminder engagement in the National Wraparound Programme. Thank you to nearly 450 childminders who took part in our survey to share your experiences. This data will help us lobby for improved support for childminders.

The number of registered childminders in England is declining at an alarming rate. PACEY’s Manifesto for Childminders published earlier this year sets out a range of measures that we believe will help to reverse the decline and ensure that childminders remain an integral part of the early years and childcare system.