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Ethnically diverse communities – directory of services for Devon, Plymouth and Torbay

This updated directory 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. 


Christmas message from Samantha Chapman, Early Years and Childcare Service Lead

A Christmas message from Samantha Chapman and the Digest takes a break over the Christmas period.


Level 2 Diploma for Early Years Practitioners to start January

Learn Devon and Devon Early Years and Childcare Service are working together to offer NCFE CACHE Level 2 Diploma for Early Years Practitioners (EYP). This will be a full and relevant DfE approved qualification. The course will start in January 2024 with plans to run more courses in the future.


Tax Free Childcare

Government help with childcare costs for parents. Whether you have toddlers or teens, you could get support.


Change to the EYFS framework – 4th January 2024

From the 4th January 2024, two revised frameworks will replace the current Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). 


Progress update: Provider Self Update

Early Years and Childcare Service hope to launch the Provider Self Update and new Information Directory in early January 2024. We will let you know once the system has gone live.


Stronger Partnership Hub (SPH) South West Training – The Importance of Emotional Regulation

The Stronger Practice Hub (SPH) programme was launched in November 2022, as part of the Department for Education’s Early Years Education COVID-19 Recovery Package. The SPH for the South West will be delivery training on Emotional Regulation in the new year.


Grants available for a new career as a childminder

Do you know someone who is a job seeker, a school leaver, or who is returning to work after starting a family? Could you help us spread the word through your friends family and networks, and encourage them to consider a career in childcare?


If your child is unwell, consult HANDi this winter

Doctors in Devon are reminding parents to consult the free HANDi app if they aren’t sure what to do when their child is unwell this winter.


EYFS profile data 2022 to 2023

EYFS Profile data has been released.