NEW provider network meetings launching this term! Come and meet the faces of your early years locality team
Calling all early years and childcare providers in Devon – childminders, nurseries and pre-schools! We’re excited to launch our new look Provider Network Meetings – and you’re invited.
This is your space to network, collaborate and influence – while also receiving key updates from the Early Years and Childcare Service.
These face-to-face sessions are all about:
- Connecting with providers in your local area
- Meeting the faces behind your Early Years Locality Team
- Sharing ideas and celebrating what’s working well
- Reflecting together on current challenges
- Helping to shape and steer the service forward
Please note: The provider network meetings replace the early years safeguarding and welfare forums.
Provider network meeting dates:
- Tuesday 3 March 2026 (6.30pm – 8.30pm) – Pilton Community College, Barnstaple
- Wednesday 4 March 2026 (6.30pm – 8.30pm) – St Rita’s Centre, Honiton
- Wednesday 11 March 2026 (6.30pm – 8.30pm) – Ockment Centre, Okehampton
- Thursday 12 March 2026 (6.30pm – 8.30pm) – Old Heathcoat Community Centre, Tiverton
- Monday 16 March 2026 (6.30pm – 8.30pm) – South Brent Old School Community Centre, South Brent
- Wednesday 18 March 2026 (6.30pm – 8.30pm) – Newcourt Community Centre, Exeter
- Tuesday 24 March 2026 (6.30pm – 8.30pm) – Teignbridge (venue tbc)
Places are limited to two per setting.
How to book:
Please visit the Devon Education Services Shop to book your fully funded place: Early Years and Childcare: Provider Network Meeting | DES
You will need a Shop account in order to book. Please see guidance on how to create an account on our website.
If you need help to book, please contact eywd@devon.gov.uk
We can’t wait to see you there!
