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Congratulations to Devon childminder at the regional childminder awards 2026
We would like to congratulate Devon Childminder Hannah Watts, Helping Hands Childminding, who received the Childminder of the Region award from Coram-Pacey.
Working or volunteering in regulated activity with children
Due to the Crime and Policing Act 2026, there is a change to regulated activity which will come into force in September 2026. The change affects settings which rely on volunteers.
Early years education and childcare market study: Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) – Call for evidence
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is is looking into childcare services, and is making a call for evidence from families, providers and professionals, and other interested parties.
Early Years Foundation Stage Conference: Connection is the Foundation – 8 October, Exeter
Have you booked your place yet? 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 13/07/2026
View the latest jobs in early years and childcare.
Early Years Foundation Stage Conference: Connection is the Foundation – 8 October, Exeter
Have you booked your place yet? 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.
Free Togetherness (Solihull) training to launch across Devon
As part of Devon’s Best Start in Life programme, free Togetherness (Solihull) training will be available from September 2026 for practitioners and managers working with children and families across Devon.
Applying to register with Ofsted: common mistakes and how to avoid them
A new post, “Applying to register with Ofsted: common mistakes and how to avoid them” has been published on the Ofsted: early years blog.
Survey of all children in England – ‘The Big Future’
The Children’s Commissioner, Dame Rachel de Souza, has launched her latest survey, The Big Future, to give children a real say in the changes that are needed to ensure that childhood is a time of flourishing and growth.
DfE safer sleep updated statement on floor beds and coracles
See guidance from the Department for Education on safer sleep.