Author: natalieelston

In October the Early Years team at the Department for Education asked if any early years and childcare settings could help with developing a new online service to check early years qualifications and give feedback. If you took part please spare a few minutes to complete a feedback form.

We reflect on the Summer HAF programme and look forward to the delivery of the Winter HAF programme which goes live on 25 November.

Places are still available! This in person event is aimed at multi-agency front-line practitioners and team managers who work with children and/or families, particularly those who work with families from conception to 2 years. Dates: Monday 11 November – 9am – 12.30pm and Wednesday 13 November – 1pm – 4.30pm.

Devon’s annual consultation on School Admission Arrangements 2026-27 will be open from 9 November and will close on Friday 10 January 2025. It includes the Education Transport Policy for 2026-29 and the Admissions Relevant Areas for 2027-29.

Are you looking after someone else’s child, or do you know someone who is?

Are you a new early years and childcare provider? Did you know that support is available to help you to advertise your job vacancies?

There will be no Digest next week (w/c 28 October). The Digest will resume after the half term break!

As of 4 September 2024, the process for reporting a Critical Incident impacting a school or educational setting in Devon has changed.

Please view the safeguarding training available for early years and childcare practitioners in Devon.

Operation Encompass is a police and education early information safeguarding partnership enabling early years providers / schools to offer immediate support to children experiencing domestic abuse. Information on the Operation encompass online key adult training.