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Connection matters: Devon’s early years community comes together
More than 215 early years professionals from across Devon came together at Sandy Park, Exeter on 8 October for the Devon Early Years Foundation Stage Conference 2026, a vibrant and inspiring day celebrating the power of connection.
New safeguarding learning briefings: safer sleep and unexplained injuries in pre-mobile infants
The DSCP has recently published two learning briefings following rapid reviews completed in 2026. These briefings share important learning from local serious incidents and are intended to support reflection, professional discussion, and continuous improvement in safeguarding practice.
Winter HAF 2026 – Bookings Open 2nd November at 12pm!
Bookings for Devon’s Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme open at 12pm on Monday 2nd November!
Experts at Hand
A new offer called Experts at Hand will bring specialists into schools, early years and post-16 education settings, so children can get help earlier, without families having to fight for support or wait for a diagnosis.
Toothbrushing guide – Learners from birth
Learners from birth have launched a new toothbrushing guide which gives practical tips for how to care for young children’s teeth. This guide is part of a suite of materials and resources that support parents, providers and local authorities.
Free LEAP workshop for neurodivergent families
Practical strategies to help neurodivergent children, young people and families stay calm and regulated over Christmas. Plus a new guide for parents of SEND children when starting school has been published by DIAS.
Early years and childcare job adverts – w/c 19/10/2026
View the latest jobs in early years and childcare, including school age childcare roles.
Funding Friday
It’s Funding Friday and this week we have funding information from: ‘Awards for All, and Reaching Communities – The National Lottery Community Fund (TNLCF)’; ‘Garfield Weston Foundation’.
Digest takes a break for October half term
There will be no Digest next week (w/c 26 October). The Digest will resume after the half term break!
News, training and professional development from Devon Education Services
View upcoming training and professional development from Devon Education Services in the latest training bulletin.