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Nursery space available to rent in Ilfracombe
Ilfracombe Town Council have a unique opportunity available for rent at The Lantern Centre, High Street, Ilfracombe.
DfE consultation and webinars on policies, publication and reforms
Please read more about the DfE consultation and webinars on policies, publication and reforms.
RISE Reception Network open morning – 9th July
Broadclyst Community Primary School is hosting a second open morning of the RISE Reception Network as a designated Lead School. This event will bring together Reception teachers, EYFS leaders, headteachers and Trust colleagues from across the region to establish a shared focus for the network and begin building professional connections.
Early years and childcare job adverts – w/c 22/06/2026
View the latest jobs in early years and childcare.
Funding Friday
Its Funding Friday and this week we have information from: ‘Gibbons Family Trust’; ‘Cardfactory Foundation’; ‘Hugo Burge Foundation’ and ‘Early Education Partnerships’.
New nursery opportunities in former childrens centre buildings
Opportunities are now available for childcare providers to establish provision within former children’s centre buildings in Honiton, Sidmouth, and Hatherleigh, where additional places all year for 0–4-year-olds (08:00–18:00) are needed.
Congratulations to Puffins at Westcliff, Dawlish on a ‘strong standard’ – Ofsted outcome
We are delighted to congratulate Puffins at Westcliff in Dawlish on their recent Ofsted inspection, where the setting was recognised as delivering a ‘strong standard’ across all areas. The judgement reflects excellent, consistently high‑quality practice and marks an important milestone for the nursery and the local community.
Opportunity to provide all year round childcare for 0-4 year olds
Following the closure of Lustleigh Orchard Preschool and Playgroup at the end of May 2026, there is now an increased need for early‑years places in the area.
Family Hub Practitioner Forum: Monday 6th July 2026
Early years and childcare providers are invited to attend the Devon Family Hubs Practitioner Forum on 6 July. The focus for the forum is ‘improving mental and physical health in children and young people’.
Practical SEND workshops for families and professionals, designed to build understanding, confidence, and everyday strategies for supporting children and young people with SEND
The Parent Carer Forum Devon and Family Voice Torbay in collaboration with Children and Family Health Devon (CFHD), are pleased to be funding and delivering a new programme of workshops designed to support families and professionals to better understand neurodiversity.