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Ethnically diverse communities directory of services for Devon, Plymouth, and Torbay
The Ethnically Diverse Communities Directory of Services for Devon, Plymouth, and Torbay – Migration and resettlement contains details of the many organisations and agencies, from all sectors, that offer support services for people from Black, Asian and Ethnically Diverse communities in Devon.
The parents childcare survey 2024 is now live!
Please complete the parents childcare survey if you are a parent of a child or young person. Please also share it with the families that you work with, your friends and your family and on your website, social media platforms and newsletters. The closing date is Wednesday 31st July 2024. Thank you for your help.
Get ready for a summer of funded exciting activities and enriching experiences!
With the summer holidays fast approaching, we’re pleased to announce that bookings are now open for our action-packed Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme!
Early years funding – summer amendment task guidance
The summer amendment task is now available with a deadline for completion of 23.59 on Sunday 1st September 2024. Please can we ask that you refer to the updates page on our website for guidance on how to complete the amendment task, as well as other useful information.
Wraparound childcare – briefing sessions for providers
Schools and private, voluntary and independent sector providers (including childminders and HAF providers) are invited to one of two briefing sessions, which will enable you to learn more about the wraparound programme here in Devon. Sessions are running on 10th July at 4pm and 15th July at 12pm.
Devon family hubs monthly newsletter – July 2024
Take a look at this month’s monthly newsletter for parents and carers.
Funding Friday
This week we have funding information from ‘Co-op Local Community Fund’ – apply by 7 July 2024.
Wraparound Childcare – Devon application process for schools and providers has gone ‘live’
The wraparound funding process has now been finalised and Devon is welcoming applications from schools and providers to start provision for September 2024.
Find Childcare website – teething problems!
We are aware of an issue with the Find Childcare website relating to addresses and are working with Capita to find a solution.
HAF funding for school transition projects this summer holiday
HAF funding to support free school meal children to attend a transition project in the summer holidays. Schools need to apply by Friday 12th July.