We are pleased to offer this event fully funded to all Devon school age childcare settings who provide wraparound childcare, Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) and access to Early Access Breakfast Club (EABC). Book your place now!
Year: 2026
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School-aged childcare provider network meetings (HAF, Wraparound and free breakfast clubs)
School age childcare network meetings are running on 12 and 14 October for anyone working with school-aged children outside school hours and during the holidays. Book now!
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Oral health improvement training
The Oral Health Improvement team are running free oral health webinars this term for anyone who works or cares for children. Online sessions running on 3 November and 18 November.
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Early years and childcare job adverts – w/c 05/10/2026
View the latest jobs in early years and childcare, including school age childcare roles.
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Funding Friday
It’s Funding Friday and this week we have funding information from ‘Supporting the Supporters’.
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Working together to strengthen inclusion and compliance
As part of our continued commitment to supporting high-quality early years provision across Devon, there will be an increased focus throughout the remainder of this academic year on Ordinarily Available Inclusive Provision (OAIP) and compliance with statutory requirements. We will shortly be issuing two self-audit tools for all providers to complete.
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Early years inclusion virtual drop-in consultations including update for childminders
Don’t forget to make use of our weekly, locality-based virtual Inclusion drop-in consultations. These sessions offer a solution-focused opportunity to discuss any questions or concerns relating to an individual child’s development, or to explore aspects of SEND practice and provision within your setting. We are pleased to introduce monthly evening inclusion drop-in consultations specifically for childminders in each locality.
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2-day portage workshop – a small steps approach to learning for children with SEND
Two day Portage workshop running on 9 and 10 February 2027 in Exeter. Suitable for: Early Years Inclusion Practitioners, Early Years Practitioners, SENCOs, Parents/Carers, Family Hub staff, Foundation Stage Practitioners.
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School-aged childcare provider network meetings (HAF, Wraparound and free breakfast clubs)
School age childcare network meetings are running in October for anyone working with school-aged children outside school hours and during the holidays. Book now!
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Early Years South West Stronger Practice Hub – latest training opportunities
Please view the latest training events and webinars from the Early Years South West Stronger Practice Hub.