Year: 2025

Find out about this exciting opportunity for your school to access wraparound childcare funding! We also have information about the forthcoming Out of school play and childcare conference coming up on 26 September and some fully funded wraparound training titled ‘The Essential 3 series’ – you won’t want to miss this!

Early years settings play a key role in preventing the spread of measles. By encouraging parents to ensure their children are up to date with their vaccinations, providers can help reduce the risk of outbreaks. Access resources from the UKHSA.

This form will help early years providers give references for current and former employees. It includes questions about the person’s role, safeguarding history, and suitability to work with children which is now a requirement within the new Early Years Foundation Stage Statutory Framework Sept 2025.

The new inspection framework is set to be implemented in November 2025 following a comprehensive consultation process. Early years and childcare providers in Devon can attend a briefing session in November to ensure they are well-prepared for the upcoming changes.

Have you recently taken over responsibility for using the Provider Portal or need a refresher? The Early Years Funding Team will be running virtual training sessions on how to complete your autumn headcount task. Dates are 19 Sept 11am – 12pm and 24 Sept 6.30pm – 7.30pm.

The government has announced that over £600 million has been confirmed for the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme for the next three financial years. This is great news for children and families in Devon!

All providers are invited to take part in the ‘out-of-school settings safeguarding call for evidence’ – this is your opportunity to share your experiences, insights, and ideas on how safeguarding can be strengthen across these vital spaces. Submit your views by 21st September 2025.

View the latest jobs in early years and childcare.

To mark its 40th anniversary, Philip J Milton & Company Plc in Barnstaple inviting good causes to apply for 40 £1,000 grants.

Devon Early Years and Childcare Service has strengthened its safeguarding policies and introduced a draft attendance policy to support early years providers in preparing for the EYFS statutory framework changes coming in September 2025.