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Holiday Activities and Food Programme (HAF) to continue
The government has announced that over £600 million has been confirmed for the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme for the next three financial years. This is great news for children and families in Devon!
Out of school setting safeguarding ‘call for evidence’ – we need your help!
All providers are invited to take part in the ‘out-of-school settings safeguarding call for evidence’ – this is your opportunity to share your experiences, insights, and ideas on how safeguarding can be strengthen across these vital spaces. Submit your views by 21st September 2025.
Early years and childcare job adverts – w/c 1/09/2025
View the latest jobs in early years and childcare.
Funding Friday
To mark its 40th anniversary, Philip J Milton & Company Plc in Barnstaple inviting good causes to apply for 40 £1,000 grants.
Safeguarding special: Safeguarding policies strengthened and new draft attendance policy introduced ahead of EYFS changes
Devon Early Years and Childcare Service has strengthened its safeguarding policies and introduced a draft attendance policy to support early years providers in preparing for the EYFS statutory framework changes coming in September 2025.
Safeguarding special: New safeguarding self-assessment tool launched for early years and childcare providers
Devon Early Years and Childcare Service has launched an updated Safeguarding Self-Assessment Tool to support early years providers in reviewing and strengthening their safeguarding practices.
Safeguarding special: Safeguarding and child protection core (for all early years and childcare practitioners) – eLearning
The safeguarding and child protection core (for all early years and childcare practitioners) – eLearning training has been updated in preparation for the updated Early years foundation stage (EYFS) statutory framework, which comes into effect on 1st September 2025.
Safeguarding special: Are you ready for EYFS reforms that take effect from 1st September 2025?
From 1st September 2025, the DfE will implement major reforms to the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) statutory framework for childminders and group-based providers. These changes aim to enhance child safety and improve staff accountability.
Safeguarding special: EYFS safeguarding reforms – FAQs
The DfE has published its official response to the consultation on proposed changes to strengthen safeguarding requirements in the statutory Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.
Safeguarding special: Safer recruitment information session – coming soon!
An information session focusing on the principles and stages of safer recruitment is coming soon!