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School aged childcare provider network meetings (HAF, Wraparound and free breakfast clubs)
HAF, Wraparound, and Free Breakfast Club provision have now been brought together under the title School Aged Childcare. To support this transition, we will be holding combined provider network meetings each term and future emails will also be combined. These Provider meetings will offer a valuable opportunity to receive updates, access training, share key information, and network with other providers.
Have you recently taken over responsibility for using the Provider Portal? Are you new to funding or need a refresher?
The Early Years Funding team will be running sessions on how to complete your summer headcount and amendment tasks: How to complete your summer headcount tasks: Friday 8th May – 11am – 12 noon – virtual delivery through Microsoft Teams Wednesday 13th May – 6.30pm – 7.30pm – virtual delivery through Microsoft Teams How to
Provider network meetings – summer term dates available to book
Calling all early years and childcare providers in Devon – childminders, nurseries and pre-schools! Have you booked your place yet? This is your space to network, collaborate and influence – while also receiving key updates from the Early Years and Childcare Service.
NSPCC launches powerful new Talk PANTS video series to help keep children safe
NSPCC Learning has unveiled an exciting new series of Talk PANTS videos, strengthening its vital mission to help keep children safe from sexual abuse.
Early Years Foundation Stage conference: connection is the foundation – 8 October, Exeter
This year’s conference explores how we build and sustain meaningful connection across all the places it happens: in the adult–child relationship, through peer play, in partnership with families, and in the everyday routines and experiences that shape children’s sense of safety and identity.
Early years and childcare job adverts – w/c 04/05/2026
View the latest jobs in early years and childcare.
Funding Friday
It’s Funding Friday and this week we have funding information from Groundwork Grassroots Grants.
Have you recently taken over responsibility for using the Provider Portal? Are you new to funding or need a refresher?
The Early Years Funding team are running some training sessions around how to complete your summer headcount tasks and summer amendment tasks – sessions running in May and July.
NSPCC training – domestic abuse
Domestic abuse can impact children directly and indirectly. It’s important that professionals know how to recognise the signs and respond to concerns to protect children and families effectively. We are delighted to share with you some NSPCC training videos and expert insight podcasts.
Provider network meetings – summer term dates available to book
Calling all early years and childcare providers in Devon – childminders, nurseries and pre-schools! We are pleased to let you know that the summer term provider network meetings are ready for you to book! This is your space to network, collaborate and influence – while also receiving key updates from the Early Years and Childcare