Facilitating children’s right to play – fully funded training for practitioners working in the out of school sector
Fully funded play training for practitioners working in the out of school sector. Weds 3 December (9.30am – 2.30pm) – Exeter. Book now as places are limited!
The new inspection framework – Ofsted briefing sessions
The new Ofsted inspection framework will be implemented in November 2025. To support early years and childcare providers in preparing for these changes, Ofsted Senior HMI will be delivering two live briefing sessions in November (14 Nov and 17 Nov).
Congratulations to our ‘Outstanding’ providers
We would like to congratulate two of our Devon Childminders, one based in East Devon and one based in South Devon, on achieving ‘Outstanding’ in their recent Ofsted inspections. Well done!
Early years and childcare job adverts – w/c 03/11/2025
View the latest jobs in early years and childcare.
Funding Friday
It’s Funding Friday and this week we have information from ‘BlueSpark Foundation’ and ‘The Yapp Charitable Trust’.
Digest takes a break for October half term
There will be no Digest next week (w/c 27 October). The Digest will resume after the half term break!
Early years education and inspection: guidance, tools, and research
This suite of resources supports early years providers and inspectors in delivering high-quality care and education from November 2025. It includes updated inspection frameworks, practical guidance for curriculum planning, and research insights to ensure every child gets the best start in life.
Fully funded training from Early Years South West Stronger Practice Hub
The Early Years South West Stronger Practice Hub are pleased to announce some new (fully funded) CPD opportunities available to early years and childcare practitioners. Training includes: ‘Selective communicators online webinars’ and a 6-part series on Neurodiversity in the early years network.
Training and development opportunities for early years and childcare practitioners in Devon
View some of the latest training coming up for early years and childcare practitioners in Devon which you can find on the Devon Education Services Shop.
Congratulations to our ‘Outstanding’ provider!
We would like to congratulate one of our Devon Childminders on achieving ‘Outstanding’ in their recent Ofsted inspection.