Come and be inspired at our school aged childcare conference – 18 November 2026 – book now! =========================================================================================== Come and be inspired at our school aged childcare conference! This is a great opportunity for managers and frontline staff to step away from the day-to-day and explore new ideas for making school age childcare fun, inclusive and sustainable! Date and location: ------------------ - Wednesday 18 November 2026 – arrive 9.30am for a 10am start. The session will finish by 2.30pm. - Exeter Racecourse, Kennford, Exeter EX6 7XS About the conference -------------------- This year’s conference will celebrate the power of play in school-aged childcare and explore how high-quality wraparound provision can be inclusive, engaging, and sustainable. Keynote speakers and supporting workshops will cover the importance of play and the positive impact it can have on children’s development, mental health, the economic importance of having reliable and dependable childcare to enable parents to work or train and much more. Through presentation and a choice of interactive workshops, you will receive practical ideas, creative solutions and real-life examples which can be implemented immediately within your own setting. This conference is a must for all frontline staff and managers working within the sector and will cover and promote all aspects of running school age childcare including Wraparound Childcare, Holiday and Food Programme (HAF) and the Breakfast Club programme. In addition to the fantastic programme on offer, we will also have a wide range of exhibitors available to support your provision. Keynote speaker --------------- - Amber Ogunsanya-William, Award-Winning inclusive play advocate Workshops will include ---------------------- - The power of outdoor and nature play - Everybody In! Play without barriers - Creating playful play spaces Conference programme -------------------- View the conference programme here: [School aged childcare conference programme 2026 \| DES](https://devoneducationservices.co.uk/training-downloads-v2/conferences-programmes/school-aged-childcare-conference-programme-2026/) Cost ---- This event is **fully funded** for all Devon schools and settings who provide wraparound childcare, HAF and access to EABC. please note, if you cancel within the 10 day cancellation policy or do not arrive on the day of the event, we will automatically charge an £85 late cancellation fee. If you are a provider but outside of Devon, the conference is chargeable at £55. How to book ----------- Please book by visiting the Devon Education Services Shop: [School aged childcare conference 2026 \| DES](https://devoneducationservices.co.uk/events/56ef6634-506b-443d-90f3-bf151ad25a44/School-aged-childcare-conference-2026) You will need a Shop account to book. You can register for an account here: [Shop registration page \| DES](https://devoneducationservices.co.uk/register/) Please contact if you need help booking on. ![School-aged Childcare logo](https://www.devon.gov.uk/eycs/wp-content/uploads/sites/96/2026/08/SAC-logo.png)