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Coronavirus (COVID-19)

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

For guidance on coronavirus and the latest information for Devon, visit Devon County Council’s coronavirus (COVID-19) advice pages.

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

Month: July 2020

  • Important updates to Government guidance

    Updates to: actions for early years and childcare providers during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, Early Years Foundation Stage Statutory Framework (EYFS) and early years qualifications.

  • Children attending more than one provider

    Following an item in last week’s digest there were a few questions raised and we want to give more detail this week to help explain what was meant.

  • Early years entitlement funding – academic calendar 2020 / 2021

    The academic calendar for 2020 /2021 is now available.

  • CMA open letter to early years sector

    As a result of alleged unfair practices caused by COVID-19 disruptions, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has published an open letter to the early years sector (nurseries and childcare providers).

  • Ofsted survey for childminders

    All childminders in the country have been sent a survey by Ofsted. If you have received an email from Ofsted about a survey it is genuine. We have been informed that there is no closing date for this survey, so if you have not yet received yours it is probably on its way!

  • Devon school nursing service – update for parents

    The school nurse parent newsletter includes tips for wellbeing and information and support available locally and nationally. There is also advice for getting ready for returning to (or starting) school in September.

  • NSPCC coronavirus briefing: safeguarding guidance and information for early years providers

    This briefing pulls together key guidance for providers of early years services from all four UK nations on how to keep children safe during the pandemic.

  • Innovations by Devon’s health visitors lead the way nationally

    Digital innovations by Devon’s health visitors, which ensure that new parents receive the support they need during the coronavirus pandemic, have been recognised nationally. Read more about innovations by Devon’s health visitors.

  • #Funding friday

    New funding streams this week include: The Eric and Jean Beecham Charitable Trust and The National Farmers Union (NFU) Mutual Community Giving Fund.

  • Early years job adverts – w/c 27/07/2020

    View the latest jobs in early years.

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