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Early Years SENCO Level 3 qualification
This is an NCFE Level 3 qualification for SENCOs in early years settings. Apply by November 29 to secure your place on the December intake!
Come and be inspired at our school aged childcare conference – 18 November 2026 – book now!
We are pleased to offer this event fully funded to all Devon school age childcare settings who provide wraparound childcare, Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) and access to Early Access Breakfast Club (EABC). Book your place now!
Staff changes in the Early Years Funding Team
Karen Baker, one of our Early Years Support Assistants, will be retiring at the end of December. We would like to express our immense thanks to Karen for her long service, commitment, and the significant contribution that she has made to the organisation over the past 44 years.
2-day portage workshop – a small steps approach to learning for children with SEND
Two-day Portage workshop running on 9 and 10 February 2027 in Exeter. Suitable for: Early Years Inclusion Practitioners, Early Years Practitioners, SENCOs, Parents/Carers, Family Hub staff, Foundation Stage Practitioners.
Flu vaccination to help protect children aged 2 to 3 years
Under 5s have one of the highest rates of hospital admissions due to flu. The flu vaccine will help protect children against flu and serious complications such as bronchitis and pneumonia.
Early years and childcare job adverts – w/c 09/11/2026
View the latest jobs in early years and childcare (including school aged childcare roles).
Funding Friday
It’s Funding Friday and this week we have funding information from: ‘Northbrook Community Trust’ and ‘Find grants for schools in Devon’.
IMPORTANT: Early Years Funding – Forecast Review
Changes to the early years funding forecast to be made from spring term 2027. Please join an online information session so that we can explain the new process in more detail.
Celebrating success at the inaugural Devon HAF Celebration and Impact Awards
On Thursday 29th October, we were delighted to host the inaugural Devon HAF Celebration and Impact Awards at Westpoint Arena, bringing together more than 100 guests from across the programme to celebrate the fantastic work being delivered for children, young people and families throughout Devon.
Free Togetherness (Solihull) training in Devon now available
As part of Devon’s Best Start in Life programme, free Togetherness (Solihull) training is available for practitioners and managers working with children and families across Devon.