More than a Score launches baseline report
Coalition presents evidence against introduction of baseline assessment
Alliance expresses concern over funding data confusion
Treasury representatives make inaccurate comments about funding research
Hello, ‘big school’ – managing transitions
Alliance quality and standards manager, Melanie Pilcher, shares ideas for getting children ready for moving up to school. This article originally appeared in the Alliance’s Under 5 membership magazine. Starting school is a major transition in a child’s life involving separation from familiar adults and children. By the time they are ready to […]
Breaking the mould – challenging gender stereotypes
Olivia Dickinson, campaigner for Let Toys Be Toys, explains how you can expand children’s play choices in your setting by challenging stereotypes. This article originally appeared in the Alliance’s Under 5 membership magazine. In November 2012, a discussion on the Mumsnet parenting website about the prominence of pink and blue in the toy aisles galvanised a […]
Q&A – Tracy Brabin, shadow minister for the early years
Under 5 Magazine Editor Rachel Lawler catches up with shadow minister for the early years and MP for Batley & Spen, Tracy Brabin. This article originally appeared in the Alliance’s Under 5 membership magazine. Are you excited to be Labour’s new shadow early years minister? I’m really enjoying life as the minister. The sector has been incredibly welcoming […]
The Big Birdwatch
The RSPB is inviting early years settings to join its Big Schools’ Birdwatch – here’s how you can get involved. This article originally appeared in the Alliance’s Under 5 membership magazine. Birdwatching is one of the easiest ways to explore nature with children in your setting. You don’t need any special equipment and just a […]
Q&A – Robert Goodwill, minister of state for children and families
Under 5 Magazine Editor Rachel Lawler catches up with minister of state for children and families, Robert Goodwill. This article originally appeared in the Alliance’s Under 5 membership magazine. How do you feel about your new role as minister for children and families? I’m delighted with the role and I’ve enjoyed my first few months at […]
Childcare policies “have a detrimental impact” on disadvantaged families
Joint letter calls for action on social mobility
Ofsted scraps self-evaluation forms
Optional form will cease to exist from 1 April 2018-02-12
Government confirms changes to EYPP and two-year-old funding eligibility
New criteria under universal credit could create “cliff edge” for families
Case study – An award-winning apprentice
Velda Bartholomew, quality improvement officer at the Alliance, introduces the tailored apprenticeship programme that lies behind Ellie Lloyd’s selection as Apprentice of the Year at the NMT Awards 2016.
The Alliance Volunteer Awards – a surprising experience!
In 2016, Nessa Rackham won the Alliance’s coveted Volunteer of the Year Award for her work in creating and running the Daisychains support group for parents. Here she tells us all about the experience – what it was like to be nominated, attending the awards ceremony at our Annual Conference in London – and taking home the trophy!