Its ‘Funding Friday’ and this week we have funding information from: ‘SPAR Community Cashback’ and ‘Tesco Stronger Starts: Cooking for All’.
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Do Something Big campaign – advertising vacancies on Find A Job ahead of summer activity
The next wave of the Do Something Big campaign will run from 19 May -14 September 2025, encouraging more people to explore a fulfilling career in early years and childcare. We’d love your support in amplifying the campaign – please keep an eye out for the new adverts and use the available resources in your own recruitment activity.
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Transitions and starting school
The Early Years Consultant team have rewritten Devon’s transition document to be more in line with the progress check format. It is now live and there will be completed examples uploaded soon for support.
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EYFS progress check at age two
The Early Years Consultant team have rewritten our recommended format for the statutory progress check at age 2. It is now live and there will be completed examples uploaded soon for support
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Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) space requirements consultation launch
The Department for Education are seeking views on options for amending the indoor space requirements in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) statutory frameworks. Consultation runs until 11 July.
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Training around enhancing child protection and safeguarding skills
Devon Safeguarding Children Partnership (DSCP) offers a variety of training events aimed at enhancing child protection and safeguarding skills for professionals across different sectors. Visit the DSCP website to explore and register for these essential training opportunities.
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DfE early education and childcare provider regional roadshow – south west 3rd June 2025
The Department for Education Early Education and Childcare Provider Regional Roadshows for group-based setting leaders and managers have returned for 2025. The South West roadshow will run on 3 June in Bristol.
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Speech, language and communication sessions – for early years and childcare practitioners
In June and July, Alice Thornton is offering a range of online webinars around key topics linked to speech, language and communication.
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There’s still time to join the Pyjamarama fun!
Register today for Pyjamarama on 22 May 2025 to access all the resources that will make your day brilliant!
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Exciting small grants opportunity for childcare providers creating 2 year old and under places
Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to grow your services and contribute to the well-being of young children in your community. Apply now and be part of this limited initiative! Closing date: 25 May 2025.