Apply now for wraparound childcare funding
The Early Years and Childcare Service are running virtual briefing sessions for all potential providers (schools, private or independent providers and childminders) around wraparound childcare funding. Sessions are running on 12 Feb at 12.30pm, 20 Feb at 9.30am and 13 March at 7pm.
National apprenticeship week webinar on 13 February
Join this live webinar to discover more about early years training programmes and apprenticeships including Early Years Practitioner, Early Years Educator and Early Years Lead Practitioner.
Ofsted issues new guidance for expanding childcare settings to new premises
With the upcoming expansion of the working entitlement funding to 30 hours per week starting this September, as a childcare provider you might be contemplating growth.
Improving the way Ofsted inspects education
Now is your chance to review the consultation document and share your views on the ‘Improving the way Ofsted inspects education’ document.
Do you know which safeguarding training you need to do for your role?
Make sure you know which safeguarding training you need for your role and when you need to refresh your training.
Early Years Foundation Stage conference: Growing up well
Join us for the annual EYFS conference which takes place on 9th October in Exeter. This year focusing to ensure every child can thrive in their early years and will also explore how we can reduce the ‘disadvantage gap’ and ensure that we give all children the very best life chances.
Devon Family Hubs monthly newsletter – February 2025
Monthly newsletter from Devon Family Hubs.
Are you interested in setting up a new nursery? ACT NOW!
This is a fantastic opportunity for an existing or new provider to set up a full day care nursery within Dawlish.
A focus on Inclusion and SEND in the EYFS
This week we find out more about Devon County Council’s Early Years Consultant Team.
DfE early years qualification announcement
A package of early years qualification initiatives has been announced by the DfE that will both support entry and progression within the workforce and ensure that the staff working with young children have the right skills and knowledge to deliver high-quality provision.