{"id":19451,"date":"2026-03-05T11:00:56","date_gmt":"2026-03-05T11:00:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/eycs\/?p=19451"},"modified":"2026-03-05T11:02:18","modified_gmt":"2026-03-05T11:02:18","slug":"provider-network-meetings-have-already-began-this-term-come-and-meet-the-faces-of-your-early-years-locality-team","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/eycs\/provider-network-meetings-have-already-began-this-term-come-and-meet-the-faces-of-your-early-years-locality-team\/","title":{"rendered":"It&#8217;s not too late to book onto a Provider Network Meeting near you!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Calling all early years and childcare providers in Devon \u2013 childminders, nurseries and pre-schools! We\u2019re excited to launch our new look Provider Network Meetings \u2013 and you\u2019re invited.<\/p>\n<p>This is your space to network, collaborate and influence \u2013 while also receiving key updates from the Early Years and Childcare Service.<\/p>\n<p>These face-to-face sessions are all about:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Connecting with providers in your local area<\/li>\n<li>Meeting the faces behind your Early Years Locality Team<\/li>\n<li>Sharing ideas and celebrating what\u2019s working well<\/li>\n<li>Reflecting together on current challenges<\/li>\n<li>Helping to shape and steer the service forward<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Please note: The provider network meetings replace the early years safeguarding and welfare forums.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Sessions have already taken place in Barnstaple and Honiton but there&#8217;s still time to book onto an event near you!<\/p>\n<h2>Provider network meeting dates:<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 16px\"><del>Wednesday 11 March 2026 (6.30pm \u2013 8.30pm) \u2013 Ockment Centre, Okehampton<\/del> &#8211; CANCELLED<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Thursday 12 March 2026 (6.30pm \u2013 8.30pm) \u2013 Old Heathcoat Community Centre, Tiverton<\/li>\n<li>Monday 16 March 2026 (6.30pm \u2013 8.30pm)\u00a0 \u2013 South Brent Old School Community Centre, South Brent<\/li>\n<li>Wednesday 18 March 2026 (6.30pm \u2013 8.30pm) \u2013 Newcourt Community Centre, Exeter<\/li>\n<li>Tuesday 24 March 2026 (6.30pm \u2013 8.30pm) \u2013 Stover School, Teignbridge<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Places are limited to two per setting.<\/p>\n<h2>How to book:<\/h2>\n<p>Please visit the Devon Education Services Shop to book your fully funded place:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/devoneducationservices.co.uk\/events\/6d490dbf-7954-4b56-a02e-881861164c37\/Early-Years-and-Childcare-Provider-Network-Meeting\" rel=\"noopener\">Early Years and Childcare: Provider Network Meeting | DES<\/a><\/p>\n<p>You will need a Shop account in order to book. Please see\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/eycs\/ey-careers\/qualifications-and-training\/del-training-website\/\">guidance on how to create an account<\/a>\u00a0on our website.<\/p>\n<p>If you need help to book, please contact\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:eywd@devon.gov.uk\">eywd@devon.gov.uk\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<p>We can\u2019t wait to see you there!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-19452 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/eycs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/96\/2026\/03\/pnm-dates-latest.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/eycs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/96\/2026\/03\/pnm-dates-latest.png 1080w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/eycs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/96\/2026\/03\/pnm-dates-latest-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/eycs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/96\/2026\/03\/pnm-dates-latest-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/eycs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/96\/2026\/03\/pnm-dates-latest-768x768.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There is still time to book your place on a provider network meeting near you! 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