Capital funding and wraparound programme funding
The government have given local authorities grant funding to set up new early years and new wraparound childcare or to expand existing provision. To enable us to spend this money where it will have the greatest impact we need your help. Please complete the Provider Self Update if you haven’t already done so.
EYFS safeguarding requirements – DfE consultation launched
The DfE are seeking views on proposals to strengthen the safeguarding requirements within the statutory framework for the EYFS. Please have your say. Consultation closes 17 June.
Experience-based route for early years practitioners – DfE consultation
The DfE are seeking views on a technical consultation to test a proposed new model for the experience-based route, proposed eligibility criteria and process requirements. The consultation closes on 20 May.
Training and development opportunities for early years and childcare practitioners
View the latest training and development opportunities for early years and childcare practitioners in Devon.
Exciting new library programme for under-4s aims to boost children’s love of books
An exciting new early years reading programme, with stickers to collect, has been launched in libraries across Devon and Torbay, aiming to inspire a lifelong love of reading.
Devon family hubs monthly newsletter – April 2024
Take a look at the Devon family hubs monthly newsletter for April.
Become a ‘building babies brains’ community champion!
Free building babies brains workshop (running over 6 sessions) starts on 1 May in Barnstaple. Book now! Also dates running in Exeter and Totnes!
Early years and childcare job adverts – w/c 22/04/2024
View the latest jobs in early years and childcare.
Funding Friday
This week we have funding streams from: ‘Devon County Council: Locality Budgets’ and ‘East Devon ‘Meet the Funders’ Event’.
Exciting opportunity to join the Early Years and Childcare Service
The Early Years and Childcare Service are currently recruiting for an Early Years Support Assistant. Closing date 29 April.