Recognising and responding to child neglect – fully funded conference 18 Feb – Westpoint, Exeter
A fully funded conference to explore how we can recognise, understand and respond to child neglect alongside our multi-agency partners. Running on Wednesday 18 February 2026 (9:30am – 4:00pm) at Westpoint, Exeter.
Restorative Devon: building relational and connective ways of working across the partnership – fully funded conferences lead by Mark Finnis
We’re inviting colleagues and teams from across our partnership to join one of our fully funded conferences to explore how we can work in a more connected, consistent and relationship-focused way. For anyone working or volunteering or working with children in Devon. Conferences running 30 March – Newton Abbot, 31 March – Exeter and 1 April – Barnstaple.
Portage workshop – a small steps approach to learning for children with SEND – 12 & 13 May – Exeter
Two day Portage workshop running on 12 and 13 May in Exeter. Suitable for: Early Years Inclusion Practitioners, Early Years Practitioners, SENCOs, Parents/Carers, Family Hub staff, Foundation Stage Practitioners.
Early years and childcare job adverts – w/c 09/02/2026
View the latest jobs in early years and childcare.
Funding Friday
It’s Funding Friday and this week we have funding streams from: ‘Garfield Weston Foundation’ and ‘Schroder Charity Trust’.
Inclusion consultations for early years and childcare settings
We continue to encourage settings to book an inclusion consultation on a Wednesday afternoon should they need any support with SEND and inclusion.
Early years music conference – 10 March 2026 in Exeter
Join us for Sound Starts, a practical and inspiring Early Years music CPD event designed to help educators, practitioners, and musicians build confidence in delivering inclusive music experiences for young children. Tuesday 10th March 2026 at Future Skills Centre, Exeter.
Provider network meetings for early years and childcare providers
We are pleased to let you know that we will be running a series of face-to-face network meetings throughout March. These informal sessions will allow you to network with early years and childcare providers in your area and to receive updates from the Early years and Childcare Service.
Play skills development morning – 30 March in Exeter
A fully funded half day event for Devon school age childcare settings who provide wraparound childcare, Holiday Activities and Food and access to Early Access Breakfast Club. We will delve into understanding the importance of play skills in a child’s development and continue to celebrate school aged children’s play in Devon.
Product recall on Hobbycraft giant box of craft
The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) has issued a product recall to warn about a safety risk associated with the Hobbycraft Giant Box of Craft (PSD case number 2601-0364).