Update

Last month we welcomed Helen Donohoe as PACEY’s Chief Executive, as Liz Bayram departed PACEY after 15 years of working with PACEY trustees, staff and volunteers. Helen said: “I am honoured to have the opportunity to lead PACEY as its next Chief Executive and to continue to ensure we are there to support our members, championing their vital work and ensuring PACEY remains a strong voice for everyone working in early years and childcare.” pacey.org.uk/

PACEY is supporting the UK Parliament Education Committee’s inquiry into support for early years and childcare. Our Chief Executive attended the first witness session to give evidence on the issues facing our sector last month. We thank all those who have shared their experiences and engaged with this work. pacey.org.uk/ early-years-inquiry

HM Revenue & Customs has announced that self-employed individuals and landlords will have longer to prepare for Making Tax Digital for Income Tax SelfAssessment. The mandatory use of digital software is being phased in from April 2026, rather than April 2024. pacey.org.uk/ delays-MTD delays-MT

Help!

pacey.org.uk/helprisk-assessment

The power of music pacey.org.uk/ power-of-music

Spotting the signs of harmful sexual behaviour pacey.org.uk/ signs-harmfulbehaviour

On 31 January, Care Inspectorate Wales opened the Self-Assessment of Service Statement (SASS) that is required to be submitted by all providers in Wales.

It is extremely important that providers submit this in advance of the deadline to meet regulatory requirements. pacey.org.uk/CIW-SASSJan23-update

Claire Protheroe, Head of Contracts and Projects at PACEY, featured on BBC Wales Live in December. The programme focused on the cost of childcare in Wales. Claire shared the perspective from the childcare sector on the challenges it is facing. pacey.org.uk/ pacey-cymru-bbc