What’s new
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Devon County Council Covid webpages just for you!
Please remember that the Early Years and Childcare Covid webpage is kept up to date with information and guidance by our team.
Model safeguarding policies
The model safeguarding policies for group settings and childminders have been reviewed and updated. They can be downloaded from our website and adapted to meet the needs of your provision.
The power of language in safeguarding practice
The Ann Craft Trust has published ‘The Power of Language in Safeguarding Practice’ which discusses the use of language in safeguarding practice and how, consciously or unconsciously, it can exacerbate existing inequalities.
New process for notifying providers of early years funding conflicts
We have a new process for notifying providers of a conflict with regards to Early Years Funding.
Acceptable behaviour
Our Helpdesk is available Monday to Friday from 9.00am to 4.00pm to provide guidance and support for providers in relation to Early Years Funding. We ask our customers to behave appropriately and treat our staff with courtesy and respect when in contact with us.
Letter from the Secretary of State for Education
Education Secretary Gavin Williamson has written to those working in education settings to thank them for all their efforts over the last 18 months and to look ahead to a new academic year that brings a greater sense of normality.
Updated: Covid Risk Assessment template and Public Health Guidance Toolkit
Both documents have been updated and can now be used. They will be posted onto the Early Years and Childcare Covid Webpage in due course.
Important new changes to two year old funding
We have written a briefing paper that sets out many of the key changes and differences to the way that two year old funding is processed and managed.
Inspecting Safeguarding
Ofsted has updated its guidance on inspecting safeguarding in early years, education and skills settings for England to align with expectations of providers regarding with the Department for Education’s (DfE’s) updated guidance on keeping children safe in education.
Reducing Parental Conflict – free half day online workshops
Free half day online workshops running in October and November.