What is PACEY membership?

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PACEY memberships If you’re working in childcare and early years in England or Wales then PACEY membership is for you. Access support, guidance, insurance and inspiration to meet your needs.

What does PACEY mean in childcare?

Professional Association for Childcare and Early Years
Professional Association for Childcare and Early Years (PACEY) is a Company Limited by Guarantee registered in England and Wales Registered Charity No: 295981 Limited Company No: 02060964 PACEY, Northside House, Third Floor, 69 Tweedy Road, Bromley, Kent, BR1 3WA Copyright PACEY © 2009-2022.

Do childminders have to do learning journeys?

Statutory Requirements for Childminders Making written learning journeys are not statutory requirements in themselves.

How do I contact PACEY?

We are introducing a new phone number for when you call PACEY Customer Services – 0300 003 0005.

How do I cancel my subscription to PACEY?

You can contact us at the registered office address or by telephone on 0300 003 0005 or by email at: [email protected]. You do not have to be a member of PACEY to access the shop, but if you are a member you may receive discounts and special offers.

Is Pacey a professional body?

Professional Association for Childcare and Early Years (PACEY) (formerly the NCMA) is the only national charity and membership organisation that speaks on behalf of registered childminders in England and Wales.

What does the name Pacey mean?

Meaning of the name Pacey Of Latin origin meaning ‘of Easter’, this name is a variant form of Pace.

How many children can a childminding assistant look after?

six children
The ratio cap for a childminder can never exceed six children, even if there is a continuity of care request in relation to caring for twins. The 1:6 ratio must always take priority for safety and welfare reasons.

Do childminders have to do observations?

So, I still need to do observations?! Yes!! Ofsted will still want proof that you know your children well, that you have identified their starting points, interests, progress and next steps. You will need to talk about each child’s learning journey with confidence.

What does the new Eyfs say about observations?

The Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) (DFE 2014, p. 13) requires practitioners to observe children in order to “understand their level of achievement, interests and learning styles.” The observations should then be used to inform and shape future learning and development.