Month: February 2023

The government has announced that Monday 8th May will be an additional Bank Holiday to celebrate the coronation of King Charles III. As with other Bank Holidays, it is at the discretion of individual Early Years settings as to whether they should remain open or close on that day.

The funding round for the Holiday Activities and Food Programme (HAF) 2023 is nearing completion. There will be 62 providers delivering holiday activities and food across Devon for children receiving a benefit related Free School Meal.

Norovirus, also called the “winter vomiting bug”, is a stomach bug that causes vomiting and diarrhoea. It can be very unpleasant, but usually goes away in about 2 days. It is important to keep hydrated – especially children and the elderly.

The safeguarding policies for both early years and childcare settings and childminders have been updated to be in line with relevant statutory guidance.

The Household Support Fund supports families on low incomes with food and utility costs.

The launch event for the South West Stronger Practice Hub will take place in Saltash on Friday 24th March / Saturday 25th March 2023 at 8.30am- 4pm – booking essential.

Action for Children have been awarded further funding by Devon County Council to assist groups and organisations who support parents and carers of 0-2 year olds who may have been affected by the pandemic and they are inviting applications for funding to help you set up or expand your current provision.

View the latest jobs in early years and childcare.

Funding streams from: ‘easyfundraising’; ‘Small Grants Programme’; ‘NFU Mutual’; ‘Small Grants Scheme – Foyle Foundation’ and ‘Asda Foundation: Investing in Spaces & Places’.

Thank you to the providers who have already submitted their Census return to us this year. For those who have yet to submit their return please do so by Sunday 12 February.