Information for childcare providers

Early years providers who are in receipt of individual inclusion funding are now required to submit a concise termly review of how the funding has been used and give examples of the ways it has impacted on the child’s progress

Little Ducklings Nursery Devon Ltd have won an award for ‘Small Employer of the Year’.

Plymtree pre-school, near Cullompton, has celebrated its 50th anniversary.

Forestry England offers a variety of downloadable resources designed for children in the EYFS and Out of School age groups. These materials can be used both in educational settings and during outdoor adventures, helping children explore and connect with the world around them.

The DfE and the UKHSA have become aware that some early education settings are temporarily excluding children who have recently been vaccinated, even if they feel well enough to attend. Please see message from Director of Public Health Programmes, Dr Mary Ramsay, explaining why such policies are unnecessary and can have serious unintended consequences for children and the early years settings they attend.

The DfE are running a regional Q&A session for the South West on 29 July 12pm – 1pm online. The session is open to any colleagues from local authorities, safeguarding partners and other relevant agencies (including education and childcare settings) who are working on or involved in the development of MACPTs locally in the region.

View the latest jobs in early years and childcare.

It’s Funding Friday and this week we have funding streams from: ‘The Gibbons Family Trust’ and ‘Awards for All: Environment’.

You could be entitled to apply for funding if you are looking to create or expand wraparound childcare. Apply now to have funding in place for a September start and don’t miss out! We are also running fully funded training sessions designed to equip you with the confidence and skills to effectively market your setting, attract and retain exceptional staff members and take control or your finances.

Parents and carers can book places on the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme this summer.