Training and qualifications
Early Years Metaverse
Alliance members get exclusive access to these immersive virtual reality learning modules, created for early educators.
Spotlights
Our selection of 30-45 minutes recorded presentations are perfect for early educators who want to access CPD on...
EYA Learn
Alliance members can access over 30 CPD-accredited interactive online learning modules for free
Virtual learning and networking events
The Alliance offers a range of affordable, flexible online training and networking sessions for early educators.
NCFE/Cache Level 5 Diploma for the Early Years Senior Practitioner
The aim of this qualification is to support leadership and management skills in early years and the knowledge...
NCFE/CACHE Level 4 Award in Special Educational Needs and Disability Leadership and Management in the Early Years
The Level 4 Award in Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) Leadership and Management in the Early Years...
NCFE/CACHE Level 3 Technical Specialist in Special Educational Needs Co-ordinators in Early Years Settings
The Level 3 Award for Special Educational Needs Coordinators in Early Years Settings has been designed for those...
NCFE/CACHE Level 3 Technical Occupational Entry for the Early Years Workforce (Early Years Educator) Diploma
This qualification has been designed with the work-based learner in mind. It enables learners to work with children...
NCFE/CACHE Level 3 Award in Working with Babies and Young Children Under Two Years
This qualification explores the statutory requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Framework, along with non-statutory guidance,...
NCFE/CACHE Level 3 Award in Preparing to Work in Home-based Childcare
The Level 3 Award in Preparing to Work in Home-based Childcare has been developed in collaboration with Coram...
NCFE/CACHE Level 2 Technical Occupational Entry for the Early Years Practitioner Diploma
The aim of this qualification is to provide learners with the knowledge and understanding of babies and young...
NCFE CACHE Level 4 PANCo Award
This qualification is designed for learners to examine the benefits of physical activity and the importance of diet...
Apprenticeships
Our apprenticeship programmes are designed to provide training in the necessary skills, knowledge and behaviours required for working...
Outdoor learning package
Bespoke, in-house courses are designed for the whole early years sector, whether you have a small or large...
Inclusive practice training package
A comprehensive CPD package which brings together a range of Alliance training resources – from Virtual Classrooms...
Baby room training package
The Alliance’s extensive baby room CPD training package celebrates the uniqueness of under-twos and embraces the role of...
Paedatric first aid training
Working in partnership with St John Ambulance, the nation’s leading first aid training provider, the Early Years Alliance...
Experience-based route support service
An Alliance service to support setting managers through the process of taking staff members through the experienced-based route.