New paediatric first aid training dates confirmed for Spring / Summer 2025
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Significant events to notify Ofsted about
Guidance for childminders, nannies and other registered childcare providers with examples of what Ofsted considers to be a significant event.
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Early years and childcare job adverts – w/c 03/03/2025
View the latest jobs in early years and childcare.
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How to complete your spring amendment task and how to complete your summer headcount task – training sessions for providers
Have you recently taken over responsibility for using the Provider Portal or need a refresher? The Early Years funding team will be running virtual training sessions in March and May .
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Growing places? An update on the childcare expansion capital grant
An update on the childcare expansion capital grant.
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More free breakfast clubs in Devon than in any other area in the country!
Free breakfast clubs are set to open on the first day of the summer term 2025.
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Child sexual abuse fully funded webinars
Free to attend webinars every Monday in March 1 – 2pm. No need to book, just join on the day!
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Exciting news for aspiring apprentices!
In celebration of National Apprenticeships Week, the government has unveiled a series of changes designed to boost skills in high-demand sectors, such as early years education. One of the standout updates is the increased flexibility regarding English and maths qualifications.
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Oral health improvement training
The Big Brush club are providing fully funded virtual training sessions for early years and childcare practitioners and parents / guardians about the importance of children’s oral health. Dates running in March and April.
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Congratulations to our ‘Outstanding’ provider!
We would like to congratulate Westclyst Community Primary School on achieving ‘Outstanding’ in their recent Ofsted inspection.