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Year: 2025

  • Congratulations to our ‘Outstanding’ provider!

    Posted on 27 February 2025 in News and updates

    We would like to congratulate Westclyst Community Primary School on achieving ‘Outstanding’ in their recent Ofsted inspection.

  • Early Years Foundation Stage conference: Growing up well

    Posted on 27 February 2025 in News and updates

    Join us for the annual EYFS conference which takes place on 9th October in Exeter. This year focusing to ensure every child can thrive in their early years and will also explore how we can reduce the ‘disadvantage gap’ and ensure that we give all children the very best life chances.

  • Digest takes a break

    Posted on 13 February 2025 in News and updates

    There will be no Digest next week (w/c 17 February). The Digest will resume after the half term break!

  • The childcare market in Devon is buzzing!

    Posted on 13 February 2025 in News and updates

    We have seen an overwhelming interest to set up new childcare in Dawlish. Existing and new childcare providers are invited to express an interest in setting up a full day care nursery in the town. Closing date for applications is 12am on 20 February.

  • Early years funding rates for 2025/26

    Posted on 13 February 2025 in News and updates

    Early years funding rates for 2025/26. Please share this information with your managers, finance colleagues and other staff that need to be informed.

  • A focus on inclusion and SEND in the EYFS

    Posted on 13 February 2025 in News and updates

    This week we find out more about SEND Support Consultations.

  • Spring wrapround childcare programme updates

    Posted on 13 February 2025 in News and updates

    Find out about the new ‘equivalent hours’ which means childcare must continue to at least 5.30pm. You can still apply for the funding even if you don’t have a need to open until 6pm. Find out how to apply for wraparound childcare and book onto one of our free briefing sessions running 20 Feb at 9.30am and 13 March at 7pm.

  • Congratulations to our ‘Outstanding’ providers

    Posted on 13 February 2025 in News and updates

    We would like to congratulate one of our Devon Childminders on achieving ‘Outstanding’ in their recent Ofsted inspections. We would also like to congratulate Beaford Community Primary & Nursery School on achieving ‘Outstanding’ for their early years provision.

  • Early years music conference: nurturing creativity in the early years

    Posted on 13 February 2025 in News and updates

    Join Devon Music Education Hub and Take Art for an inspiring conference focused on the transformative role of music and the arts in early childhood development. Conference takes place on Friday 21 March 2025 at Future Skills Centre, Exeter.

  • Flexible working: a guide for nursery managers

    Posted on 13 February 2025 in News and updates

    This guide has been designed to support you as a manager in creating and managing more flexibility within your team.

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