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24 March 2021

Impact of coronavirus on speech and language development

The team have been working hard during the last year to raise awareness among about the importance of speech and language.

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24 March 2021

Addressing hardship and holiday hunger

We’ve worked closely with our partners to make sure vulnerable families in Devon worst affected by the financial impacts of the pandemic are supported.

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12 February 2021

Make Your Mark 2020 results

The results of the Make Your Mark national youth ballot are in! Here are the priority topics that young people in Devon want addressing.

Melissa Caslake
11 February 2021

A message from our new Chief Officer for Children’s Services

Melissa Caslake is delighted to have joined Devon County Council and has shared the following update for Children’s Services staff and partners.

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10 February 2021

Holiday activities and food programme

Devon County Council is seeking a wide range of partners to help develop the countywide holiday activities and food programme.

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3 February 2021

Drive to tackle holiday hunger continues over February half-term

More than 15,000 children across Devon will be receiving food vouchers over half-term as Devon County Council combats holiday hunger.

a person about to be injected with a vaccine
15 January 2021

Vaccinations update – 15 January

Both the Oxford vaccine and the Pfizer vaccine are now in use in Devon, while large vaccination sites across England are starting to open.

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15 January 2021

Public warned about vaccine scam

Trading Standards has issued a warning about fake texts offering a COVID-19 vaccine in an attempt to steal bank details.

A poster stating stay home, protect the NHS, save lives
6 January 2021

New national lockdown announced

Please stay at home as much as possible and only leave your house for essential reasons.


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