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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.
Best Start Family Hubs Devon Newsletter
The Best Start Family Hubs Devon Newsletter is your go-to source for the latest training opportunities, events and resources designed to support professionals working with families across Devon.
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.
Free training from the Stronger Practice Hubs
View upcoming training from Cornwall and Beyond Early Years Stronger Practice Hub and newsletter from South West Stronger Practice Hub.
Oral health improvement training
The Oral Health Improvement team are running a free oral health webinar on 18 November for anyone who works or cares for children.
Road Safety Week is two weeks away. Sign up and take part!
Road Safety Week campaign takes place from 15 to 21 November 2026. Sign up and take part!
New Ways November!
This month Action for Happiness are encouraging you to try something new!
Early years and childcare job adverts – w/c 02/11/2026
View the latest jobs in early years and childcare, including school age childcare roles.