In the face of increasing climate challenges, the role of early years education in fostering a sustainable future is more crucial than ever. The values and behaviours instilled in children during their formative years can set the stage for a lifetime of environmental stewardship. As part of the Department for Education’s Sustainability and Climate Change […]

Welcoming refugee families into your setting, not only offers them a chance to start their early education but it also offers them much-needed stability and a sense of community after an incredibly difficult experience.

Famly’s Julia Rose discusses sharing the key information without scaring parents off

The Alliance’s Alison Heseltine shares ideas for making your baby and toddler group inclusive and welcoming to all

The Alliance’s Alison Heseltine answers some FAQs from leaders of our member baby and toddler group  

The team at Law-Call, a 24-hour legal helpline available to Alliance members, share the legal duties around music and how to stay above board 

Does anyone else remember the song ‘I can sing a rainbow’ that features the line “Listen with your eyes”? As a child I was always perplexed by this but now that I’m grown up and an early years educator, it makes perfect sense. As early years educators, we recognise the importance of supporting our children […]

For children aged 0-5 years, engaging in sensory play can enhance cognitive, language, motor, and social skills. However, many adults may feel unsure about how to effectively incorporate sensory activities for children into their daily routines. Many children will have sensory experiences whilst in an early years setting. But how do we as early years […]

This year’s Play Week has the focus ‘My Play, My Way’ – paying tribute to children being in control and having ownership over their own play. The ways that children use their play to learn is as important as what they are learning. Within the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), this is summarised as […]

This 26th–27th September, Childcare & Education Expo Midlands returns to the Coventry Building Society Arena, bringing together thousands of professionals from across the UK for the sector’s most anticipated early years event. Whether you’re part of the senior leadership team at a nursery group, leading an independent nursery, managing a preschool or school, or working […]

At Frog Bikes, we believe it’s never too early for children to start their cycling journey. For children under five, cycling is more than just fun, it’s an important step in developing physical skills, confidence, and independence. That’s why we’re passionate about balance bikes, the perfect introduction to cycling for toddlers and preschoolers. Unlike bikes […]

The Alliance’s Melanie Pilcher discusses all things fairy tale – the positives and negatives, links to learning, and how to update them for the modern age