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How safeguarding and children’s welfare and wellbeing underpin the September 2026 updates to early years inspections
Read the Ofsted: early years blog: ‘How safeguarding and children’s welfare and wellbeing underpin the September 2026 updates to early years inspections’.
NSPCC resources – hearing the voice of babies and infants
This NSPCC resource provides a concise and accessible overview of what we mean by the “voice of the child.” It reinforces that this is not limited to spoken words, but is about keeping the child at the centre of our practice, understanding their lived experience, and recognising all forms of communication.
Free online child development training for all those working in early years, including reception
This free online training is designed to build and improve your understanding of child development. It provides practical tips and ideas to use in your setting to help children aged 0-5 years.
Early years and childcare job adverts – w/c 15/06/2026
View the latest jobs in early years and childcare.
Inclusive Early Years Fund (IEYF) 2026–27
The Department for Education (DfE) has announced new support for inclusive practice in early years settings. This includes the Inclusive Early Years Fund (IEYF). Devon County Council will receive around £440,000 in July 2026 to distribute to early years providers.
Early Years Inclusion: Single Request for Support (EYI:SRfS) consultation
We are inviting all providers to provide some feedback on our proposal to combine all requests for support, services and funding into one streamlined process which will reduce paperwork and application processes. Consultation closes 19 June.
Provider network meeting – sessions coming up next week in Teignbridge and South Molton
There are still a couple more provider network meetings left to run this term. If you are an early years and childcare provider in the Teignbridge or South Molton area of Devon, make sure you book your place now!
EYFS profile assessment workshops for teachers completing the EYFS profile
As part of Best Start in Life, all reception teachers are encouraged by the Department for Education (DfE) to attend an EYFS Profile Assessment workshop (formerly known as EYFSP moderation). Book your place on a fully funded workshop.
National Professional Qualification in Early Years Leadership (NPQEYL)
One Cornwall South West Institute for Teaching (SWIFT) are open to applications for the next NPQEYL cohort. This qualification is primarily aimed at leaders qualified to at least level 3 with a full and relevant qualification.
Early years and childcare job adverts – w/c 08/06/2026
View the latest jobs in early years and childcare.