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Digest takes a break
There will be no Digest over the May half term break. The Digest will resume w/c 3 June 2024.
Wraparound childcare programme / funding
Newly appointed Wraparound Childcare Lead for Devon County Council, Tania Skinner, outlines changes to the wraparound provision which is due to expand from Sept 2024.
Childcare Choices: Get the help that fits your family, so you can juggle work and life
Thousands of families could be saving money on their childcare costs. But some simply don’t know what support they might be eligible for. Please share this information with families.
Training and development opportunities for early years and childcare practitioners
View the latest training and development opportunities for early years and childcare practitioners in Devon.
New social media campaign to increase early years and childcare recruitment
Devon Early years and Childcare Service have launched an exciting new social media campaign aimed at getting people to consider a career in early years and childcare.
An update from Sam Chapman, Early Years and Childcare Service Lead
An update from Sam Chapman on recent changes within the Early Years and Childcare team. Updates also on the Provider Portal, expansion of early years and wraparound childcare places, recruitment and the HAF programme.
DfE Early years and childcare expansion provider roadshow – 6th June in Plymouth
The DfE would like to invite early years and childcare managers to their Early Years and Childcare Expansion Provider Roadshow which takes place on 6 June in Plymouth. Register your place by 5 June. The event is fully funded.
Early years training moves to the Shop
Early years and childcare training to move from the DEL training website to the Devon Education Services shop in the next coming months.
Playtime training for early years and childcare practitioners
Fully funded Playtime training for practitioners working in HAF funded settings and early years and childcare settings which provide out of school clubs. Dates: 10 June (virtual) or 18 June – face to face (Exeter).
Expanding your provision – provider stories
EarlyBirds Day Nursery in Fremington share their story on how they expanded their provision.