Alliance Connect events are free online networking sessions for anyone involved in the early years. Sessions are often aimed at different groups such as baby and toddler groups, childminders, leaders, managers and parents.

Joining the Early Years Alliance: the benefits of membership, Tuesday 16 July, 6.30pm - 7.30pm Book here

Virtual Classrooms are longer sessions looking at broader topics in detail, but still delivered online with a flexible approach to suit early years providers. The courses take place over two or three 90-minute sessions. Prices start at £23 for Alliance members and £33 for non-members for a two-hour session.

SEND in the early years, Thursday 11 July, 6.30pm - 8pm (Session 1 of 2) Book here

SEND in the early years, Thursday 18 July, 6.30pm - 8pm (Session 2 of 2) Book here

Inspirational baby room practice, Wednesday 24 July, 9.30am-1pm Book here

Safeguarding in the early years, Thursday 1 August, 1pm - 3pm (Session 1 of 2) Book here

Safeguarding in the early years, Thursday 8 August, 1pm - 3pm (Session 2 of 2) Book here

Inspirational baby room practice, Tuesday 13 August, 12.30pm - 4pm Book here

These hour-long training and networking sessions offer an insight into practical topics as well as a chance to discuss issues with attendees. Prices start at £12 for Alliance members and £24 for non-members.

Business health check for early years settings, Thursday 25 July, 6.30pm - 7.30pm Book here

Business health check for childminders, Monday 5 August, 6.30pm - 7.30pm Book here

A walk-through of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) for those new to the early years, Monday 12 August, 6.30pm - 7.30pm Book here

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Details of all our training courses can be found here.