Month: June 2026

Our Provider Agreement has been updated from 1st April 2026 in line with the changes to the funding entitlements for under 5s, Ofsted Inspection Gradings and Statutory Guidance around transparency when charging parents extras and having reasonable options for those who choose to ‘opt out’.

This is a reminder that if you have any new children that want to claim working entitlement funding from the 1st September 2026 (autumn term) they will need to have applied and received their working entitlement code from HMRC by 31st August 2026.  

Early Years providers are invited to apply for new opportunities to deliver childcare within former children’s centre buildings in Honiton, Sidmouth and Hatherleigh. These sites have been identified as areas where there is a need for additional all‑year childcare places for 0–4‑year‑olds, operating 8am–6pm.

Ilfracombe Town Council have a unique opportunity available for rent at The Lantern Centre, High Street, Ilfracombe.

Please read more about the DfE consultation and webinars on policies, publication and reforms.

Broadclyst Community Primary School is hosting a second open morning of the RISE Reception Network as a designated Lead School. This event will bring together Reception teachers, EYFS leaders, headteachers and Trust colleagues from across the region to establish a shared focus for the network and begin building professional connections.

View the latest jobs in early years and childcare.

Its Funding Friday and this week we have information from: ‘Gibbons Family Trust’; ‘Cardfactory Foundation’; ‘Hugo Burge Foundation’ and ‘Early Education Partnerships’.

Opportunities are now available for childcare providers to establish provision within former children’s centre buildings in Honiton, Sidmouth, and Hatherleigh, where additional places all year for 0–4-year-olds (08:00–18:00) are needed.

We are delighted to congratulate Puffins at Westcliff in Dawlish on their recent Ofsted inspection, where the setting was recognised as delivering a ‘strong standard’ across all areas. The judgement reflects excellent, consistently high‑quality practice and marks an important milestone for the nursery and the local community.