April 2018 - Information for childcare providers

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

We would like to reassure you that we are closely monitoring the situation and working with the government and NHS.

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Latest Update: Colleges, schools and childcare settings during the national lockdown

Opportunity to Tender

Devon County Council (DCC) will be tendering for the disinvestment of Tresillian Early Years’ Service in the next few months and DCC are currently in the Pre Procurement Stage. DCC is holding a Pre Procurement Event on – Wednesday 02/05/2018 (14:00 to 16:00) at Tresillian Nursery – 112 Fore Street, Kingsbridge, Devon,TQ7 1AW. The Event Continue reading →
Early Years Job Adverts w/c 23/04/18

Please find listed below a list of early years job adverts placed this week: Playworker – FISH (Ladysmith Infants) Breakfast Club Playworker – FISH (Ladysmith Infants) Nursery Assistant – First Steps Nursery (RD&E NHS Trust) Deputy Manager – Bow Bears Pre-School CIO Pre-School Supply Cover – Morchard Bishop Pre-School Nursery Nurse – St. Wilfrid’s School Continue reading →
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a new EU law that will come into effect in the UK on 25 May 2018 and the changes will remain in place even after the UK leaves the EU in 2019. It replaces the current Data Protection Act 1998.
Children with medical needs: What schools and settings need to know

The National Association of Special Educational Needs (NASEN) has published a guide about children with medical needs for all leadership, all staff, governors, link person for medical needs, clinicians, and other agencies.
Surveys on Childcare and Early Years in England

The Department for Education (DfE) is seeking user views and perspectives in regards to two surveys released as Official Statistics on childcare and early years provision in England. The surveys can be found on the DfE’s consultation hub.
Including and Supporting Children with Significant Needs Training

This 2-day training is aimed at support staff and SENCOs working with young children with SEN (0-5 years) in a range of early years settings – childminders, day-care, pre-school and nursery. Next Dates: 6th & 13th June – South Brent 14th & 28th November – Broadclyst The cost of the training is £20 per place Continue reading →
Clare’s Law (Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme) new leaflet

The aim of the Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme (DVDS) is to give you a formal mechanism to make enquiries about your partner if you are worried that they may have been abusive in the past. Ex-partners and concerned third parties can also apply for information.
Devon Children and Families Partnership – Training Course

The Devon Children and Families Partnership have now added more courses from April onwards. These can be seen on their latest newsletter
Early Years Job Adverts w/c 16/04/18

Please find listed below a list of early years job adverts placed this week: Nursery Assistant – Pre-School Learning Alliance (Oak Tree Nursery) (04/05/18) Flexible Nursery Assistant (unqualified) – Pre-School Learning Alliance (Oak Tree Nursery) (25/05/18) Flexible Senior Nursery Worker (3 posts) – Pre-School Learning Alliance (Oak Tree Nursery) (04/05/18) Supervisor – Zig Zags Pre-School Continue reading →
Early Years Business Zone Staff Cost Calculator Tool now Live!

The FREE Staff Cost Calculator is now live on the Early Years Business Zone. The Staff Cost Calculator, created by Foundations, will help you make the best decisions for you and your business at the touch of a button by: Calculating staff ratios Exploring different staffing possibilities Generating your occupancy rates You can only access Continue reading →