Provider network meetings – summer term dates available to book

Posted on 30 April 2026 in News and updates

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.

These face-to-face sessions are all about:

Connecting with providers in your local area
Meeting the faces behind your Early Years Locality Team
Sharing ideas and celebrating what’s working well
Reflecting together on current challenges
Helping to shape and steer the service forward
This term we will look at Ofsted inspections, Family Hub offer, safer sleep, the changes for early years from September and what to expect from the Local Authority offer

Tuesday 2 June 2026 (6.30pm – 8.30pm) – Bideford
Wednesday 3 June (6.30pm – 8.30pm) – Exeter
Monday 8 June (6.30pm – 8.30pm) – Okehampton
Tuesday 9 June (6.30pm – 8.30pm) – Honiton
Wednesday 10 June (6.30pm – 8.30pm) – Ivybridge
Wednesday 10 June (6.30pm – 8.30pm) – Bow (near Crediton)
Monday 15 June (6.30pm – 8.30pm) – Teignbridge
Wednesday 17 June (6.30pm – 8.30pm) – South Molton – NEW DATE!

Places are limited to two per setting.

Fully funded.

Please visit the Devon Education Services Shop to book your fully funded place: Early Years and Childcare: Provider Network Meeting | DES

You will need a Shop account in order to book. Please see guidance on how to create an account on our website.

If you need help to book, please contact eywd@devon.gov.uk

We can’t wait to see you there!