Month: April 2026

Calling all early years and childcare providers in Devon – childminders, nurseries and pre-schools! We are pleased to let you know that the summer term provider network meetings are ready for you to book! This is your space to network, collaborate and influence – while also receiving key updates from the Early Years and Childcare Service.

We are seeking your feedback around the Inclusion drop-in sessions.

Are you interested in learning more about how to support infant development? This Forum will focus on the critical 1001 days for a child’s development, sharing knowledge and approaches that can inform your practice. Session running on Thursday 7th May 2026 – 9.30am -11.30am.

UKHSA have produced an information pack for managers and staff working in early years, education and childcare settings giving information on measles and action to take to reduce the spread of measles infection in your settings.

A practical guide for staff on managing cases of infectious diseases in children and young people’s settings.

The guidance, created in collaboration with the Lullaby Trust, provides advice to help early years providers create and maintain safer sleep environments for babies and young children in their care.

Our recently recorded digital upskilling resource is designed to strengthen providers’ confidence with Microsoft 365 applications.

The Education Endowment Foundation have published a new four-step planning tool to help you make the best spending choices. This planning tool introduces key findings from high-quality research to help you reduce the learning gap between children from lower­-income backgrounds and others. 

Ofsted will begin inspecting early education and childcare providers more frequently from April 2026, in line with the DfE’s Best Start in Life strategy.

View the latest jobs in early years and childcare.