Digest takes a break over February half term
There will be no Digest next week (w/c 12th February). The Digest will resume after the half term break!
Provider Information Sessions
Our fortnightly information sessions for providers around funding will continue until the end of March. Next sessions will run on Friday 23 Feb at 10.30am and Wednesday 28th Feb at 6.30pm.
Provider Self Update
Before completing the provider self update it is important that you read the guidance notes and watch the training videos to ensure that you complete all of the information required.
Early years and childcare national recruitment campaign launched- ACTION REQUIRED
To support their campaign to promote early years and childcare careers, the DfE are asking early years and childcare providers to list any current or upcoming roles in their setting on the Find a Job website.
Preventing winter illnesses and measles
Simple steps everyone can take to reduce infections, including measles, spreading in the community – helping children make a healthy start to the year and minimising the impact of illness on attendance.
Funding Friday
This week we have funding streams from: ‘The Foyle Foundation’ and ‘Boots Charitable Trust’.
Early years and childcare national recruitment campaign launches 2nd February 2024 – ACTION REQUIRED
To support their campaign to promote early years and childcare careers, the DfE are asking early years and childcare providers to list any current or upcoming roles in their setting on the Find a Job website.
Early Years Professional Development Programme
The Early Years Professional Development Programme (EYPDP) is an exciting opportunity for early years practitioners to improve their understanding and skills in supporting the development of the most disadvantaged children between the ages of 2 and 4. Information about registering for April 2024 and an update on supply costs.
Staff changes within the Early Years and Childcare Service
An update on staff changes within the Early Years and Childcare Service.
Information sessions around funding for childcare
Devon Early Years and Childcare Service are running online sessions in February to give an overview on what funding is available, the eligibility criteria, how they need to apply for different funding streams and how a child can access funded time. Providers, please share with families, parents and carers.