For many families, the local baby and toddler group is one of the first places that they visit with their little one. Perhaps they want to reach out to other families who also have a new baby, or maybe they’ve just moved to the area and want to make friends as well as find valuable […]
Childcare & Education Expo dominated the early education event scene, early this year, with a record-breaking 3,395 attendees making their way through the doors of Olympia London.
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Alliance early years development manager Alison Heseltine shares suggestions for creating treasure baskets that stimulate the senses and curiosity For many families, baby and toddler groups are a key part of supporting young children to learn and develop as they discover the world around them. At a local community-based group, they can not only meet […]
Running a community-based baby and toddler group means that, as leaders, you need to ensure that everyone – volunteers, paid staff, families and visitors – are kept safe when they attend one of your sessions.
Snacks are a great way of providing young children with extra energy and nutrients between meals. Many groups like to offer families a chance to share a snack – perhaps all sitting round the table together is one of the highlights of your session.
Craig McLaughlin from Intact Insurance provides some of his top tips for preventing slips, trips and falls in and around your setting.
Enjoyed by young and old alike, playdough is a fabulous resource that many baby and toddler groups use for tactile play. They may not, however, be fully aware of all the developmental opportunities it presents, both there and at home. In the Alliance’s role supporting baby and toddler groups, we often hear about the anxiety […]
Now springtime is here, nature is preparing for an explosion of new life filled with an abundance of colours and sounds. Taking your baby and toddler group outdoors at this time of year can be a multi-sensory experience for young children as they explore the world around them, supporting their learning, building self-confidence and boosting wellbeing. Spring […]
The Alliance team were pleased to attend the Childcare & Education Expo at Olympia, London, on Friday 1 and Saturday 2 March, where we were happy to once again run the “Joy of Doing” feature area in addition to our own stand. Catching up with members and interested non-members is always a joy […]
The aim of our ‘Joy of Doing’ feature area at the Childcare & Education Expo North in Bolton was to share the important message that children learn so much when they are able to explore resources in an open-ended way.
