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Take action to protect your team’s mental health
Take action to protect your team’s mental health.
7 effective tips for supporting transitions in the early years
This guide from the Foundation Years website offers creative, child-centred ideas to help children feel secure, confident and understood.
Fully funded online training for wraparound out of school providers
Join us for fully funded training in partnership with Devon County Council, Plymouth and Torbay. The sessions will be interactive and informative enabling you to implement changes to support your growth and development. Recruitment and retention session running on 14 October at 10am, and Financial sustainability session running on 20 October 7pm – 8.30pm. Book now!
Wraparound childcare funding for schools
Find out about this exciting opportunity for your school to access wraparound childcare funding.
Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) – South Devon jobs hour
The South Devon DWP Employment Team are holding a South Devon jobs hour, taking place on Thursday 6th November 2025, from 11am to 12noon.
Early years and childcare job adverts – w/c 6/10/2025
View the latest jobs in early years and childcare.
Devon County Council re-design of education and learning services – early years and childcare update: 3rd October 2025
Welcome to our third update on the redesign of Devon’s Education and Learning Services, with a spotlight on Early Years and Childcare. We’re committed to keeping you informed and supported every step of the way.
Opportunity for new and existing early years providers in Ilfracombe
Ilfracombe Town Council, in partnership with Devon County Council, is inviting expressions of interest from established early years and childcare providers to operate from the Lantern Nursery site. This is a unique chance to expand high-quality provision in an area with growing demand for places for children aged 0–4.
Fully funded online training for wraparound out of school providers
Join us for fully funded training in partnership with Devon County Council, Plymouth and Torbay. The sessions will be interactive and informative enabling you to implement changes to support your growth and development. Recruitment and retention session running on 14 October at 10am, and Financial sustainability session running on 20 October 7pm – 8.30pm. Book now!
Free workshop to share to those who support 0-3 years olds or their carers – 19 November in Exeter
The workshop we will explore The Explainer Series — a set of free, engaging resources to help deepen understanding of early relationships and support parent-infant wellbeing. Book your place on this free workshop running on 19th November in Exeter (1pm – 3.15pm).