Free trees! But you’ve got to be quick!
Devon County Council are offering free trees to landowners across Devon to help combat climate change, mitigate ash dieback, and support our declining wildlife.
Wraparound childcare funding update
The application process for schools and childcare settings is now live. Briefing sessions are running on 1 and 2 October for providers to understand the various funding support available to parents to support with childcare costs and inclusion. Wraparound briefing sessions for providers are running on 7 and 15 October.
Play training
Fully funded play training available to practitioners who working in the out of school sector. The 3 hour virtual Playtime training will run on 6 November and the Facilitating children’s right to play will run on 9th December (face to face, Exeter).
School admissions process update
The school admissions process for the 2025 primary admissions round has been updated to streamline communication and application procedures. An online Microsoft form is now available for parents and carers to express their interest in applying for a school place. Application window opens on 15th November 2024.
Early Years Complex Needs Service
Information about the Early Years Complex Needs Service and the support that they provide to families and children
Bookstart pre-schooler packs for North Devon settings
We are collecting orders for BookTrust pre-schooler packs for those children in targeted areas of North Devon, so please look out for the email in the next week. The closing date for orders is Friday 4th October 2024.
Health and safety law poster: what you need to know
A poster from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) which has information on health and safety laws and lists what workers and their employers should do.
PANTS resources for early years settings and schools
NSPCC Learning, along with the PSHE Association, has updated its Talk PANTS resources for nurseries and primary schools to help keep children safe from sexual abuse.
Devon Safeguarding Children Partnership – Thematic review on responses to neglect
Devon Safeguarding Children Partnership (DSCP) are conducting a survey to gather your valuable feedback on recognising and responding to neglect in children and families. Survey closes on Monday 7th October 2024.
Findings of Ofsted’s Big Listen public consultation
The Big Listen was launched in March. It gave professionals, children and learners, parents, carers, and the public an opportunity to give their feedback across 4 areas: Ofsted’s culture, inspection practice, reporting and the impact of inspection. Ofsted has now published the response to the Big Listen, setting out the actions they will take to address what they have heard.