Month: October 2019

  • Early Years Foundation Stage reforms consultation launch

    The Department for Education has today launched a public consultation seeking views on changes to the statutory framework for the early years foundation stage (EYFS). The goal of the reforms is to improve outcomes for all children and reduce workload.

  • Safeguarding Self-Audits

    This is just a gentle reminder for all childcare providers that have yet to do so to complete a safeguarding self audit by 2nd December 2019

  • Toileting for children and young people with SEND

    Do you work with children and young people with toileting difficulties, who also have special educational needs and disability? Your feedback will help to inform health and care services for children in the future.

  • Smoke Free Training and Early Years Policies

    Smoking is still the biggest cause of preventable disease and premature death in Devon. It is also a significant driver of health inequalities within the County, with rates remaining higher within some of our most vulnerable groups. There is free on-line training available via the Smokefree Devon Website. The smoke free policy for early years Continue reading →

  • Bookstart Corner Targeted resource for Childminders

    BookTrust transforms lives by getting children and families reading BookTrust is the UK’s largest children’s reading charity. Each year we reach 3.9 million children across the UK with books, resources and support. Bookstart Corner enables you to support families that are either entitled to the free 2-year-old early education grant or need additional help to develop Continue reading →

  • Neglect – Devon Serious Case Review

    DCFP Briefing Note outlines the circumstances and findings from a recent Serious Case Review in Devon. The suggestion is that you share this with your staff to make sure  that everyone is aware of the neglect s when you may need to consider taking different or further action to safeguard those children. There are links Continue reading →

  • Early Help – Request for Additional Service Form

    We would like to inform you that the Early Help RfAS (Request for Additional Service) form has been updated and is accessible from the DCFP (Devon Children and Families Partnership) website. The direct link to the RfAS can be found here. Please ensure you delete any previous versions and use this updated form when submitting Continue reading →