Free activities and meals available to eligible children over the Summer holiday
Parents of children aged 5 to 16, who receive benefit-related free school meals, are being invited to take part in a range of exciting activities over the Summer holidays. This is part of the government-funded Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme.
Heat health advice for schools and early years and childcare providers
As we enter the summer term it is likely that we will see the Met Office advising of heat health warnings. It is important that schools and early years and out of school providers have considered the effects of heat on the health of children and ahead of this to be prepared.
Free personalised support to help local businesses
One-to-one support for local businesses, through the ‘Thrive’ programme, overseen by the Heart of the South West Growth Hub and Digital Leadership training for small businesses.
How to complete the Autumn Headcount / Amendment Tasks – virtual training session
Have you recently taken on responsibility for using the Provider Portal or need a refresher? The Early Years Funding Team will be running virtual training sessions on how to complete your Autumn Headcount and Amendment tasks. Dates running in September 2023.
Congratulations to our ‘Outstanding’ providers
We would like to congratulate Pink Hippo Day Nursery & Pre-School Limited and one of our Childminders, based near Yelverton, on achieving ‘Outstanding’ in their recent Ofsted inspection. Well done!
New oral health guidance and training
New oral health guidance from the Department for Education is now available on the help for early years providers website. Training also available on the importance of good oral health.
Everyday Tiny Moments – more dates added!
This workshop helps us to find ways to draw attention to what is naturally happening and take the pressure off parents to learn new skills or find more time. For anyone whose role brings them into contact with parents and carers of 0-2 year olds. 2 hour workshops running throughout June / July. Two new online sessions now available!
Three Devon schools proposing to change age range
Proposals to change age range at Denbury Primary School, Georgeham C of E Primary School and Highweek Community Primary & Nursery School. Have your say.
Invitation to visit Devon County Council’s stand at the Devon County Show
We are encouraging children and young people and their parents and carers to come and visit us on our Devon County Council stand at the Devon County Show at Westpoint on the 18th, 19th and 20th May.
Stronger practice hubs – south west
Early years stronger practice hubs provide advice, share good practice, and offer evidence-based professional development for early years practitioners.