Year: 2025

You could be entitled to apply for funding if you are looking to create or expand wraparound childcare. Apply now to have funding in place for a September start and don’t miss out! We are also running fully funded training sessions designed to equip you with the confidence and skills to effectively market your setting, attract and retain exceptional staff members and take control or your finances.

Parents and carers can book places on the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme this summer.

Promoting all aspects of out of school childcare provision, including Wraparound Childcare, Holiday and Food Programme (HAF) and the Breakfast Club programme, the conference is a must for all staff and managers working within the sector.

The DYC My Young Carer Life Toolkit will facilitate an early understanding of whether the child or young person is caring, the extent of their involvement, and the effects this has on them.

Bow Bears pre-school in Bow, Nr Crediton, has celebrated its 50th anniversary.

International Day of Play took place on 11th June 2025. We would love to hear how you celebrated this special day!

Child Seat Safety, the national advisor for child car seats under Road Safety Great Britain, is a helpful resource. They offer expert guidance for both parents and professionals, including accredited training courses designed to ensure every journey is a safe one.

Changes to the Family Hubs / Locality Early Help support contact details.

View the latest jobs in early years and childcare.

The Devon Early Years and Childcare Service is pleased to announce an expansion of its Enhanced Safeguarding training in preparation for the upcoming Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) safeguarding reforms, which come into effect on 1st September 2025.