Early years

The early years consultants (EYCs) are all qualified teachers and experienced EYFS specialists with a range of knowledge across the EYFS curriculum and an understanding of the pedagogical approaches of early years teaching and learning.

The early years team provide support, advice and challenge in the wide range of early years settings and schools across Devon and beyond, in relation to young children’s learning and development.

The team also undertake the role of Area SENDCo to support SENDCos who are based in private, voluntary and independent settings and in preschool provision run by schools, including maintained nurseries, in Devon.

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If you have early years or childcare provision (or both) in your school you can stay up-to-date with the latest developments, initiatives and training opportunities through our early years and childcare communications system.