Government updates
Updates include: ‘early years elements of Universal Credit’; ‘consultation released by Department for Education’; ‘Early years funding: 2023 to 2024’; ‘Early years qualifications achieved in the United Kingdom’ and ‘Early years and childcare providers judged inadequate or not complying with requirements at inspection’.
Congratulations to our ‘Outstanding’ provider!
We would like to congratulate Yeo Valley Primary School on achieving ‘Outstanding’ in their recent Ofsted inspection for their early years provision. Well done!
Early years funding information – June 2023
Further to the Government announcement of the new funding entitlements for childcare, we are planning on producing some communications that can be shared with your parents, families and new enquiries, by email and on your social media platforms.
Keeping children safe in education – updated guidance
The Department for Education has published updated statutory guidance for schools and colleges on safeguarding children and safer recruitment.
Devon children’s centres monthly newsletter
Included in this month’s newsletter: emotions and feelings, coping with fussy eaters, infant mental health awareness week and much more!
Online event 6 July and new vodcast on EYFS consultation
In this new vodcast, Ada Simpson (Head of Early Years Quality in Settings) and Daniel Blenkley (Early Years Qualifications Policy) from the DfE discuss the current EYFS Consultation, explaining the proposals and answering questions sent in advance by Foundation Years subscribers. Bookings are open for Foundation Years’ next free online event on 6 July 2pm to 4.40pm.
Government updates
Updates include: ‘International experts highlight the importance of a child’s early years’; ‘International perspectives on early years’; ‘Early years and childcare: Ofsted’s enforcement policy’ and ‘School inspections and industrial action’.
Let’s Get Chatting Campaign
If you are a parent living in Devon and you have a child aged 0-5 years, or you are expecting a baby in the coming months, please answer a few questions about supporting your child’s communication development.
New course on the importance of play – Saturday 8th July 2023
A fully funded course on the importance of play, This course is open to all early years practitioners who work in the out of school sector i.e.; breakfast club, after school club, holiday club and HAF provision. Date: Saturday 8th July 2023, Broadclyst Nr. Exeter.
Congratulations to our ‘Outstanding’ providers
We would like to congratulate The Ark at Thomas Hall in Exeter and one of our Childminders, based in Exmouth, on achieving ‘Outstanding’ in their recent Ofsted inspection. Well done!