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South Devon College – childcare and early years apprenticeship programmes
South Devon College are currently offering the following apprenticeships: ‘Early Years Educator (Level 3)’ and ‘Teaching Assistant (Level 3)’.
Devon Family Hubs monthly newsletter – January 2025
Monthly newsletter from Devon Family Hubs.
Funding Friday
It’s Funding Friday and this week we have funding information from: ‘The Screwfix Foundation’; ‘The Mobile Boost Voucher Scheme’ and ‘Youth Music Trailblazer Fund’.
Christmas greetings from the Early Years and Childcare Service
A Christmas message to all early years and childcare providers from the Early Years and Childcare Service.
Wraparound childcare programme update
Information on how to apply for wraparound provision and information on the Breakfast Club rollout – closing date for expressions of interest is 20 December.
Playwork Skills Bootcamp – new training coming soon!
We are excited to let you know about a new Playwork Skills Bootcamp coming in January 2025! Delivered by Devon County Council, this comprehensive training course is designed to enhance your understanding and support of children’s play through a series of engaging modules.
Early Years Team of the Year Award
The team at Venture Outdoor Kindergarten were announced as the Gold Winner of the Award for The Early Years Team of the Year in the 2024 Pearson National Teaching Awards. Huge congratulations to the team!
Early years funding helpdesk Christmas closure and autumn amendment task deadline
The Early Years Funding Helpdesk is due to close at midday on Tuesday 24th December 2024 and will reopen at 9.00am on Thursday 2nd January 2025.
Provider Self Update
Thank you to all those who have completed their Provider Self Update. This has enabled parents to see what provision is available in their local area on Find Childcare in Devon and has enabled us to assess the sufficiency of provision and plan for the next year. We will be asking you to check your details regularly.
Funding Friday
It’s Funding Friday and this week we have funding information from: ‘Steel Charitable Trust: UK Under-26 Fund’ and ‘The Gibbons Trusts’.