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Can you expand, stretch, grow or start a new provision?
The DfE has estimated that 1488 more places are required in Devon by September 2025 for 2 year olds and under. We want to work with you if you are thinking about making changes to the services you offer.
Your voice is vital – we want to hear about your experiences of our education, health and care services
We want to hear about your experiences of our education, health and care services.
New integrated domestic abuse support service
On April 1 the new integrated Domestic Abuse Support Service was launched, with the aim to transform how people in the county access and receive support.
Family hubs
Family hubs will be changing the way that support is offered to families in their local area.
Congratulations to our ‘Outstanding’ provider!
We would like to congratulate Millswood Day Nursery on achieving ‘Outstanding’ in their recent Ofsted inspection.
New booking system makes it easier for parents to access Holiday Activities and Food programme
We’ve introduced a new booking system for parents to access and book sessions on their Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme. The new booking system is now live.
Early years and childcare job adverts – w/c 31/03/2025
View the latest jobs in early years and childcare.
Funding Friday
It’s Funding Friday, and this week we have funding information from: ‘Youth Music Trailblazer Fund’ and ‘The Persimmon Community Champions programme’.
New booking system makes it easier for parents to access Holiday Activities and Food programme
We’ve introduced a new booking system for parents to access and book sessions on their Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme. The new booking system is now live.
Ofsted launches consultation into inspection changes
Ofsted has launched a consultation on a new approach to inspection and reporting on education providers, including early years providers. View the information slides which were shared at our recent briefing sessions.