School-aged childcare provider network meetings (HAF, Wraparound and free breakfast clubs)

Posted on 1 October 2026 in News and updates

School Aged Childcare (SAC) now brings together HAF, Wraparound Childcare and Free Breakfast Clubs under one programme. To help providers stay up to date, informed and connected, we are launching combined termly SAC Provider Network Meetings, with all future communications coming through a single network.

These meetings are your opportunity to:

  • Hear the latest local and national updates
  • Keep up to date with funding, requirements, key dates and developments
  • Access training and professional development
  • Share ideas and learn from other providers
  • Build valuable connections across the sector

October network meeting highlights:

Hear from OFSTED and HMRC experts on:

    • Registering your childcare provision: when registration is needed and which register applies
    • Application timescales, processes and checks
    • Registration visits: when they do and don’t take place
    • Tax-Free Childcare and Childcare Tax Credits
    • How providers register and how families can apply for support
    • Plus programme updates, networking, and provider discussions

School age childcare network meeting dates:

  • Monday 12 October (6pm – 7.30pm) – Online
  • Wednesday 14 October (1pm – 1.30pm) – Online

Fully funded.

How to book:

Book your fully funded place by visiting the Devon Education Services Shop: School aged childcare provider network meetings | DES

You will need a Shop account to book: Shop registration page | DES (when registering, select ‘other early years setting/ childminder’ from the ‘user type’ dropdown and link to your organisation. If it’s not showing please try user type ‘other organisation’. if you are having issues registering or booking please contact: eywd@devon.gov.uk.

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