November 2019 - 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.

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

Safeguarding Self-Audits

This is a final reminder for all childcare providers that have yet to do so to complete a safeguarding self audit by 2nd December 2019
Paediatric First Aid training in North Devon

Places available on our Paediatric First Aid training courses.
Circulation of Flu in the UK

Public Health England have advised that influenza is beginning to circulate in certain parts of the UK. View the latest info here.
Healthy Weight Declaration

Devon County Council has become the first council in the South West to sign a Local Government Declaration to promote healthy weight across the county through improved food and drink provision.
Devon Pollinators Action Plan

The Pollinators Action Plan has advice on planting to attract pollinating insects.
Early Years Job Adverts – W/c 25/11/2019

View the latest jobs in early years.
Closing the Word Gap in the Early Years – funded training

This course will consider the ‘word gap’ and how teaching and support in the early years can help to reduce this.
Early Years Qualifications and Apprenticeships Webinar

In this recent webinar, Ian Ward (Team Leader Early Years Workforce at the Department for Education (DfE)) answered questions about new qualifications and apprenticeship developments
Safer Internet Day 2020 Resources

The UK Safer Internet Centre has launched resources ahead of Safer Internet Day 2020 on 11 February 2020
Early Years Job Adverts – W/c 18/11/2019

View the latest jobs in early years.