Childcare Professional magazine
Childcare Professional is PACEY's official award-winning membership magazine, keeping childminder, nanny and nursery worker members across England and Wales up-to-date with the latest news, campaigns, ideas and innovations in childcare and early years.
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Valued Voices
In this issue we explore oracy and why it should be at the heart of work with young children. As part of our mental health and wellbeing series, we learn about mindfulness and how it can support you - both in and outside your setting. PACEY President, Penny Tassoni advises on inspiring a love of books in children. We investigate trauma informed approaches that can guide the sensitive individualised care that children with adverse childhood experiences need.
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Other features include:
One-to-one with Joeli Brearley – Founder and CEO of maternity rights charity Pregnant Then Screwed talks to us about how she turned her personal fight against discrimination into a national cry for childcare reform.
As seen on screen – With tighter laws around keeping children safe online, practitioners play a role in maintaining their safety at all ages.
Listening and learning – Why is a child centred approach so beneficial for children with SEND/ALN?
Getting it right from the start – We explore how you can build a holistic picture of a child with an inquisitive approach.
Changing the narrative – Nanny, entrepreneur and DJ Joss Cambridge-Simmons tells us about his passion for helping families and how facing prejudices has driven him to succeed.
Grains of imagination – We explore the benefits of sand play and how to support children’s learning and development through this versatile activity.
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Take a sneak-peek at some of the Childcare Professional magazine articles.
Summer 2024 issue | Changing the narrative
Nanny, entrepreneur and DJ Joss Cambridge-Simmons tells us about his passion for helping families and how facing prejudices has driven him to succeed.
Summer 2024 issue | Grains of imagination
We explore the benefits of sand play and how to support children’s learning and development through this versatile activity.
Spring 2024 issue | Promoting kindness
Early years professionals should create a “cultural of kindness” to help prevent bullying behaviour says Paula Timms, Chief Executive of Kidscape and a PACEY Trustee.
Spring 2024 issue | A true calling
We talk to early years consultant, author and travelling tutor about her work with the Frobel Trust, experiencing racism and receiving a lifetime achievement award.
Autumn/Winter 2023 issue | Harmful practices
Although it’s a sensitive subject, practitioners suspecting child abuse linked to faith or belief including witchcraft should raise the alarm around their concerns.
Autumn/Winter 2023 issue | Pursuing Dreams
We sit down with Shanti Flynn, Head of Education at nursery group Storal and PACEY Trustee, to talk about realising her career dreams, building decades of sector experience and staying motivated
Summer 2023 issue | Race matters
We take a close look at unconscious bias concerning race – and what is being done to educate children and practitioners alike.
Summer 2023 issue | One-to-one with Ugo Monye
We speak the former rugby star, Strictly Come Dancing contestant and, most importantly, dad of two young daughters – about his involvement with the Shaping Us campaign
Summer 2023 issue | Rainbow nation
How can practitioners ensure that their early years settings reflect the many different identities in our communities?
Spring 2023 issue | Menopause: a hot topic
Menopause can have an impact on childcare providers as individuals and on their businesses - so it's important to normalise discussions around it and seek support