You will need a DEL training account in order to book onto the DEL training. If you do not have a DEL account please email:\u00a0eywd@devon.gov.uk<\/a>\u00a0with your full name, a unique email address, the name of the setting where you are currently employed and your job role.<\/p>\n You will need an account in order to book onto training opportunities from the Devon Education Services shop. Register for an account here: Shop registration page | DES (devoneducationservices.co.uk).<\/a> We have provided instructions on how to create a shop account<\/a>, if you haven’t already got one.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n These sessions provide an opportunity for early years and childcare providers to meet up and network with other providers in their area of Devon for an informal catch up session. You will also receive an update from your EYCA.<\/p>\n Open to all early years and childcare practitioners.<\/p>\n Dates:<\/strong><\/p>\n Fully funded.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n These forums offer practical advice and support with the aim of providing you with more confidence to carry out your role. The forums will help to keep the early years and childcare sector up to date with safeguarding and welfare elements of the early years foundation stage.<\/p>\n Open to all early years and childcare practitioners including Designated Safeguarding Leads and Deputy Safeguarding Leads that work with children in an early years and\/or out of school role.<\/p>\n Forums are offered on a termly basis (two dates per term). These remote sessions are accessed using Microsoft Teams. Each session will be delivered by an EYCA.<\/p>\n Virtual dates:<\/strong><\/p>\n Book your place by visiting the Devon Education Services Shop: Early Years and Childcare: Safeguarding and welfare forums | DES (devoneducationservices.co.uk)<\/a><\/p>\n Fully funded.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n The safeguarding awareness training is suitable for childminders and all those working in early years and childcare group-based settings (i.e.; assistants \/ apprentices\/ volunteers).<\/p>\n To recognise your role and responsibilities in safeguarding and protecting children, know what concerns to be alert to and how to raise them in line with local processes. The training can be undertaken either as eLearning or a virtual session.<\/p>\n Needs to be refreshed every 3 years*<\/p>\n Virtual dates:<\/strong><\/p>\n Book your place by visiting the Devon Education Services website: Early Years and Childcare: Safeguarding and Child Protection Core (all early years and childcare practitioners) | DES (devoneducationservices.co.uk)<\/a><\/p>\n eLearning course:<\/strong><\/p>\n Fully funded.<\/p>\n * (*as of Sept 2025 \u2013 safeguarding training will need to be refreshed every 2 years instead of 3, as set out in the EYFS)<\/p>\n This course is suitable for staff and volunteers who work with children, young people, families and parents or carers where they are in a position to identify signs of child abuse or neglect and who may then be asked to contribute to assessing, planning or intervening and reviewing the needs of the child and parenting capacity where there are safeguarding concerns. This course is also suitable for Designated Safeguarding Officers and Deputies.<\/p>\n Dates:<\/b><\/p>\n As well as attending a virtual session, you will need to complete two eLearning modules and a quiz.<\/p>\n Fully funded for Designated Safeguarding Lead \/ Deputy.<\/p>\n Book your place via the\u00a0DEL training website.<\/a><\/p>\n * (*as of Sept 2025 \u2013 safeguarding training will need to be refreshed every 2 years instead of 3, as set out in the EYFS)<\/p>\n This Enhanced training is for people with designated\u00a0child protection responsibilities in group-based settings and childminders. Other practitioners should attend the Safeguarding and Child Protection core (all early years and childcare practitioners).<\/p>\n The name of the training has changed (previous known as Early years child protection refresher group 3 training)<\/p>\n The training will comprise of a 4.5 hour session delivered either virtually or face to face.<\/p>\n In order to complete this Enhanced course, delegates must also have completed the following within the last 6 months:<\/p>\n Dates for virtual \/ face to face course:<\/strong><\/p>\n Book your place by visiting the Devon Education Services Shop: Early Years and Childcare: Safeguarding and child protection enhanced (DSL\/DDSL) training (online or in person) | DES (devoneducationservices.co.uk)<\/a><\/p>\n Fully funded for Designated Safeguarding Lead \/ Deputy.<\/p>\n * (*as of Sept 2025 \u2013 safeguarding training will need to be refreshed every 2 years instead of 3, as set out in the EYFS)<\/p>\n This safeguarding training is a bespoke session for Childminders only. This virtual session will comprise of the awareness and enhanced level training:<\/p>\n Date:<\/strong><\/p>\n Book your place by visiting the Devon Education Services Shop: Early Years and Childcare: Safeguarding and Child Protection Core (all early years and childcare practitioners) | DES<\/a><\/p>\n Fully funded.<\/p>\n LADO Video learning:<\/strong><\/p>\n After watching a 25-minute video there is a short quiz that is designed to test your knowledge.<\/p>\n The course will provide you with an understanding of the role of the Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO); it explains what should be referred to the LADO and, importantly, what should not be referred.<\/p>\n This course is for anyone who works with or cares for children and young people within Devon. It is fully funded.<\/p>\n The LADO video learning is accessed from the\u202fDEL training website.<\/a><\/p>\n Fully funded.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n This 12 hour course is consistent with the criteria set out in\u00a0Annex A of the EYFS statutory framework<\/a>.<\/p>\n This course comprises of:<\/p>\n Dates of skills session:<\/strong><\/p>\n Cost: \u00a375 per person<\/p>\n Bookings for this course are now being taken from the SHOP:\u00a0EYCS Paediatric first aid training | DES (devoneducationservices.co.uk)<\/a><\/p>\n (you will need to add both products (eLearning and skills session) to your basket in order to pay and book).<\/p>\n (If you are paying on behalf of a staff member\/s you will need to visit your ‘Admin area’ within your shop account and assign the eLearning to the member of staff).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n With long waiting lists and limited budgets, how can practitioners plan and provide support for children with SEND, that focuses on the future and positively supports aspirations rather than a focus on barriers.<\/p>\n Training objectives:<\/strong><\/p>\n Date:<\/strong><\/p>\n Cost: \u00a329<\/p>\n Bookings for this course are now being taken from the SHOP: Early Years – Beyond barriers, supporting aspirations – | DES<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n This one-hour online workshop is for all early years and childcare settings and out of school wraparound settings. The session will cover healthy and fun food activities for children. Activities can be done on a low budget, with limited kitchen facilities and safely adapted to suit individuals with dietary requirements and intolerances.<\/p>\n Date:<\/strong><\/p>\n Book your place by visiting the Devon Education Services Shop: Early Years and Childcare: Fun with Food Workshop | DES<\/a><\/p>\n Fully funded<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n Have you recently taken over responsibility for using the Provider Portal or need a refresher?<\/p>\n The Early Years Funding Team will be running virtual training sessions with regards to how to complete your Summer Headcount Task.<\/p>\n Dates:<\/strong><\/p>\n For more information and to access the Microsoft Teams links please visit the Early Years Funding Update page<\/a> on our website and click on the \u2018support tab\u2019.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n Join your Early Years Consultants and keep up to date with current early years SEND issues and developments. Participate in network discussions with other SENDCos.<\/p>\n Dates:<\/strong><\/p>\n Book your place through the Devon Education Services Shop.<\/a><\/p>\n Fully funded.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n This course is provided by Devon Education Services. Early years and childcare places may be part-funded if eligible.<\/p>\n In-person theory and practical moving and handling initial training (for those people who have not trained in moving and handling previously).\u00a0 Suitable for any staff working with a child or young person who has physical\/movement difficulties (not suitable for those working with children who have emotional or behavioural difficulties requiring physical interventions.)<\/p>\n Subjects covered:<\/p>\n \u2022 Legal Requirements Dates:<\/strong><\/p>\n Cost: \u00a3147<\/p>\n (or \u00a330* if you are an eligible early years or childcare setting. Please contact: eywd@devon.gov.uk<\/a> to see if you are eligible to access a subsidised place. Please provide the following information: name and DOB of the child, the setting they are attending or due to start, name, job role and email address of practitioner wishing to attend and a brief description of the physical need of the child).<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n Book your place through the Devon Education Services Shop.<\/a><\/p>\n Devon Education Services also run a Moving and Handling refresher<\/strong> course for those who have previously undertaken the moving and handling initial<\/strong> training (must have been within the past 12-18 months though or full initial training will be required again).<\/p>\n For dates and to book visit the Devon Education Services Shop.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n Are your preschool children ready to start their phonics journey when they move to Reception? This course will offer practical ideas and strategies to foster early literacy skills in pre-reception learners.<\/p>\n Training objectives:<\/strong><\/p>\n Date:<\/strong><\/p>\n Cost: \u00a329<\/p>\n Book your place by visiting the Devon Education Services Shop: Early Years – Phonological Fun – Interactive approaches to support early Literacy | DES<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n This module is part of the AET’s Professional Development Programme for staff working in Early Years. These modules and materials have been created to help practitioners to understand the distinctive strengths and learning needs of autistic pupils. This session is suitable for practitioners working with children in both Early Years settings and EYFS in schools.<\/p>\n Training objectives:<\/strong><\/p>\n Date:<\/strong><\/p>\n Cost: \u00a335<\/p>\n Book your place by visiting the Devon Education Services Shop: AET Transition in the Early Years | DES<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n The Early Years Consultants and the Early Years Childcare Advisor teams will be delivering training to inspire practitioners towards developing excellent practice when working with children from birth to 3 years old.<\/p>\n Date:<\/strong><\/p>\n Fully funded.<\/p>\n Book your place by visiting the Devon Education Services Shop: Early years – Working with children from birth to three years | DES<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n Join us for the annual EYFS conference – this year focusing to ensure every child can thrive in their early years and will also\u00a0explore how we can reduce the \u2018disadvantage gap\u2019 and ensure that we give all children the very best life chances.<\/p>\n We are thrilled to confirm our first keynote speaker – June O’Sullivan<\/a> and look forward to confirming more content of the day soon.<\/p>\n Follow the link below to see our full programme and book now on the early bird price of just \u00a375 (expires 23rd May 2025)<\/p>\n Date:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Cost: \u00a375 (expires 23rd May 2025)<\/p>\n Book by visiting the Devon Education Services Shop: Early Years Foundation Stage conference: Growing up well | DES<\/a><\/p>\n The Nuffield-funded research team behind\u00a0the baby room blog\u00a0are launching a FREE Saturday conference called\u00a0\u2018Getting it right in the baby room\u2019.<\/p>\n It\u2019ll be a day of inspiring speakers and engaging conversations all about the baby room, with lots of delicious food thrown in.<\/p>\n Dates:<\/strong><\/p>\n Places are limited so if you\u2019re interested and want to book a space, please head to:\u00a0Getting it right in the baby room Events \u2013 6 Upcoming Activities and Tickets | Eventbrite<\/a><\/p>\n January 2025 sees the return of The Department for Education\u00a0Early Education and Childcare Provider Regional Roadshows\u00a0for group-based setting leaders and managers.<\/p>\n These roadshows are your opportunity to find out more about current and future policy, delivery and strategy, including the Best Start in Life pillar of the Opportunity Mission and the expansion of childcare to all eligible working parents of children over the age of 9 months, and to share your views, ideas, best practice and the challenges that settings face.<\/p>\n Date:<\/strong><\/p>\n You can register your interest for the regional roadshows here: Department for Education Early Years Provider Roadshows<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n![\"Devon](\"http:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/eycs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/96\/2020\/12\/DCC-Logo.gif\"){kind=logo}
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Tuesday 13 May 2025 (6.30pm- 8pm) at Princetown Community Centre<\/del> – cancelled<\/li>\nSafeguarding and Welfare Forums<\/h2>\n
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Safeguarding and Child Protection Core (all early years and childcare practitioners) (previously safeguarding awareness group 2 core)<\/h2>\n
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Tues 10th June 2025 (9.30am – 2.30pm) – FULL\u00a0<\/del><\/li>\n
\nNEW: Safeguarding and Child Protection Core and Enhanced combined training – childminders only<\/h2>\n
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Paediatric first aid training<\/h2>\n
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Thursday 1st May 2025 (9.30am – 4.30pm) – Ockment centre, Okehampton<\/del> – FULL<\/li>\nSaturday 17 May 2025 (9.30am – 4.30pm) – Heathcoat centre, Tiverton<\/del>\u00a0 FULL<\/li>\nMonday 2 June 2025 (9.30am – 4.30pm) – Newcourt community centre, Exeter<\/del> – FULL<\/li>\nEarly Years – Beyond barriers, supporting aspirations<\/h2>\n
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Fun with Food workshop<\/h2>\n
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How to complete your summer headcount task<\/h2>\n
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Early Years SENDCo Forums<\/h2>\n
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Moving and handling of children with physical difficulties – Initial (in-person) (early years)<\/h2>\n
\n\u2022 Risk Assessment
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\n\u2022 Intimate Care
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\n\u2022 How to Keep Your Back Safe
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Moving and handling of children with physical difficulties – Refresher (in-person) (early years)<\/h2>\n
Phonological Fun – Interactive approaches to support early Literacy<\/h2>\n
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Autism Education Trust-Transition in the Early Years<\/h2>\n
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Working with children from birth to three years<\/h2>\n
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Early Years Foundation Stage conference: Growing up well<\/h2>\n
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Getting it right in the baby room<\/h2>\n
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