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Early years training and qualifications

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The Alliance has been a trusted provider of high-quality early years and childcare qualifications for over 30 years.

We deliver training on all aspects of early years provision including regulatory requirements, best practice, preparation for inspection. We offer professional development workshops through to full and relevant level 3 qualifications and Apprenticeships.

You can be confident that your training programme will provide you with the knowledge and skills to perform at your best and advance your career as an early years practitioner.

Consistently rated as a good provider, Ofsted inspectors have observed that Alliance learners improve their employment prospects, develop strong vocational skills and gain confidence with dedicated support from our tutors.

Early years training just for you

We provide online, distance learning, classroom and work-based fully-accredited training opportunities from introductory to advanced levels.

Browse the options below to see which would suit you best.

Contact us

Our advisors and tutors are here to help you choose the right training.

Email training@eyalliance.org.uk or call 01732 363070

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Training testimonials

“My course tutor was fantastic, supportive and encouraging. She is a credit to any childcare course and made my learning memorable.”

Amanda Want, Nottingham.

“I just wanted to say thank you for all the help you have given me in gaining my functional skills level 2 in Maths. From my initial telephone call right through the exam and follow up support, all was excellent. Thank you!”

Michael Rowan, Kent

"Thank you so much to all who have been involved in supporting our student to achieve her level 2 qualification. We appreciate all that has been done to reach this stage. I hope our paths will cross with future students and should you have any excellent students in need of placements we are always happy to try and offer assistance.”

Kathy, playgroup manager, Leicestershire

Ofsted training quotes

Feedback from Ofsted (2016)

"Learners continue to receive good-quality education and training. They work productively to acquire good work-related skills and make good progress on their courses."

"Excellent management resulted in the achievement of good outcomes for learners."

"The Alliance’s capacity to sustain the quality of its provision, and to push forward with improvement, is helped by rigorous quality-assurance, consistently applied and monitored."

"The Alliance demonstrates its commitment to supporting the continued professional development of the sector by offering all members CPD-recognised specialist early years training programmes in partnership with EduCare and access to its free SMARTpd consultation service."