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Early years and childcare job adverts – w/c 10/02/2025
View the latest jobs in early years and childcare.
Please complete your Provider Self Update and Early Years Census
Emails have gone out to Funded Providers this week asking them to review, check and complete their Provider Self Update and complete the Early Years Census by 16 February.
Holiday Activities & Food Programme 2025/2026 annual funding round opening 10 – 28 February 2025
Following the announcement that the HAF programme will be funded for 2025 /26 we are pleased to share that the funding round is set to go live on Monday 10 February 2025.
Apply now for wraparound childcare funding
The Early Years and Childcare Service are running virtual briefing sessions for all potential providers (schools, private or independent providers and childminders) around wraparound childcare funding. Sessions are running on 12 Feb at 12.30pm, 20 Feb at 9.30am and 13 March at 7pm.
National apprenticeship week webinar on 13 February
Join this live webinar to discover more about early years training programmes and apprenticeships including Early Years Practitioner, Early Years Educator and Early Years Lead Practitioner.
Ofsted issues new guidance for expanding childcare settings to new premises
With the upcoming expansion of the working entitlement funding to 30 hours per week starting this September, as a childcare provider you might be contemplating growth.
Improving the way Ofsted inspects education
Now is your chance to review the consultation document and share your views on the ‘Improving the way Ofsted inspects education’ document.
Do you know which safeguarding training you need to do for your role?
Make sure you know which safeguarding training you need for your role and when you need to refresh your training.
Early Years Foundation Stage conference: Growing up well
Join us for the annual EYFS conference which takes place on 9th October in Exeter. This year focusing to ensure every child can thrive in their early years and will also explore how we can reduce the ‘disadvantage gap’ and ensure that we give all children the very best life chances.
Devon Family Hubs monthly newsletter – February 2025
Monthly newsletter from Devon Family Hubs.