Government “failing a generation” on mental health
Early years highlighted as a “missed opportunity” by committees
Government launches fund for early language skills
£13.5 million fund will support two new early language schemes
Pivotal Points of Development – For Unlocking Learning in Early Years
Ali McClure is a respected, experienced early years consultant who specialises on development in boys, learning and behaviour. Her unique workshops, delivered over the past two decades, support practitioners to improve outcomes for boys. We’re delighted that she will be running a practical session at the Alliance’s annual conference on the 1st June, titled Making it better […]
Landmark mental health survey launches
Alliance surveys early years practitioners on mental wellbeing in the sector
Government “should ‘urgently’ review 30-hours funding rates”
FSB recommends annual review of local authority rates
20% off seminars at Childcare Expo Manchester
Childcare Expo Manchester is once again set to take over EventCity this June. If there is one show guaranteed to give you inspiration, this is it. Running over two days, 15 – 16 June, the third northern event promises a bumper agenda with a full exhibitor line-up, as well as a range of interesting […]
50,000 summer term 30-hours codes have not been validated
DfE statistics show that 13% of eligibility codes have not been validated
NFER chosen to deliver baseline assessment
National Foundation for Educational Research will design and deliver baseline assessment tests in reception
How can we make the transition between the EYFS and Year 1 easier?
Jessica Gosling, founder of Step to Pre-school, has years of experience teaching in both the early years and primary schools, in the UK and internationally. In this blog, she talks about her differing experiences of working with both the early years and primary cirriculums, and how an understanding of child development and the EYFS can help […]
Education helpline reports 35% increase in calls
Support helpline has seen an increased number of educators calling in the past year
1,000 children’s centres have closed since 2009
Figures from The Sutton Trust reveal the extent of cuts to children’s centre services
No time for a story?
Mary Medlicott is a professional storyteller, storytelling trainer and storytelling workshop leader with over 30 years’ experience. In this blog for the Alliance, she explains the benefits of storytelling with young children, and how both practitioners and parents can help children get the most out of storytime whilst having fun and creating a stronger […]