Coronavirus (COVID-19)

We would like to reassure you that we are closely monitoring the situation and working with the government and NHS.

For guidance on coronavirus and the latest information for Devon, visit Devon County Council’s coronavirus (COVID-19) advice pages.

Latest Update: Colleges, schools and childcare settings during the national lockdown

Financial Support for Early Years and Childcare Providers – COVID-19

Devon Early Years and Childcare Service recognises the contribution that providers are making to the COVID-19 response in providing childcare for critical workers and vulnerable children. Some of you are operating more flexibly, for longer days and weekends, to meet the needs of shift workers and those working overtime and accepting new children when other settings have closed.

We want to support providers to access the financial support that is available to them.

The government have put in place a number of funding and financial measures for Early Years providers. The full details can be found the DfE Guidance: Coronavirus (COVID-19): financial support for education, early years and children’s social care or direct links below:

  1. Business Support Grant (please contact your local council)
  2. Business Rates Nursery Discount
  3. Business Interruption Loan Scheme
  4. Job Retention Scheme (JRS)
  5. Self Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS)
  6. Early Years Education Funding (20 March 2020)