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  • Provider survey returns: extended submission date Sunday 5th February

    Posted on 2 February 2023 in News and updates

    We need all providers to complete and return the Provider Survey. The deadline has been extended to Sunday 5th February to give everyone a chance to make their return.

  • Changes to the ‘Spotty Book’

    Posted on 2 February 2023 in News and updates

    The updated guidance provides a practical guide for staff in children and young people settings on managing a range of infections, and minimising disruption.

  • Improving relationships training

    Posted on 2 February 2023 in News and updates

    Devon County Council in partnership with Action for Children and the University of Exeter are offering an exciting opportunity for early years providers to extend their practice by training to become a Video Interactive Guidance (VIG) practitioner. Find out more by joining a virtual information session on 20th Feb at 6pm – 7.30pm.

  • Safeguarding – Protect Duty and Martyn’s Law

    Posted on 2 February 2023 in News and updates

    In December 2022 the Government announced details of ‘Martyn’s Law’ in tribute of Martyn Hett, who was killed alongside 21 others in the 2017 Manchester Arena terrorist attack. The legislation will ensure those responsible for certain locations are prepared, ready to respond and know what to do in the event of a terrorist attack.

  • Listen up, Speak up – 10 minute digital training from the NSPCC

    Posted on 2 February 2023 in News and updates

    NSPCC are encouraging every adult in the UK to take their 10-minute digital training.

  • Congratulations to these ‘Outstanding’ providers

    Posted on 2 February 2023 in News and updates

    We would like to congratulate Littlesaints Preschool and Exeter College on achieving ‘Outstanding’ in their recent Ofsted inspections. Well done!

  • Early years child development training

    Posted on 2 February 2023 in News and updates

    This free, online training, provided by the DfE, provides an overview of child development and gives practical advice for supporting the development of children in your early years setting.

  • Early years and childcare job adverts – w/c 30/01/2023

    Posted on 2 February 2023 in News and updates

    View the latest jobs in early years and childcare.

  • REMINDER: Spring 2023 provider survey

    Posted on 26 January 2023 in News and updates

    All providers with before, after school and/or holiday provision and those with early years places (nursery or preschool) have been asked to complete and return the Spring 2023 provider survey. The closing date for responses is Sunday 29th January 2023.

  • Innovation Grants Scheme for disabled children

    Posted on 26 January 2023 in News and updates

    Devon County Council Innovation Grants Scheme for disabled children is now open for applications for 2023-24. We would particularly welcome applications for activities, groups or sessions over the school holiday period. Applications close on 6th February 2023.

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