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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.

Promoting all aspects of out of school childcare provision, including Wraparound Childcare, Holiday and Food Programme (HAF) and the Breakfast Club programme, the conference is a must for all staff and managers working within the sector.

The DYC My Young Carer Life Toolkit will facilitate an early understanding of whether the child or young person is caring, the extent of their involvement, and the effects this has on them.

Bow Bears pre-school in Bow, Nr Crediton, has celebrated its 50th anniversary.

International Day of Play took place on 11th June 2025. We would love to hear how you celebrated this special day!