DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

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. 

• The new Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Apprenticeship: your opportunity to help shape the review, Tuesday 8 October, 6.30pm - 7.30pm Book here 
• Exploring sensory food education in the early years, Tuesday 15 October, 6.30pm - 7.30pm Book here
• Making the most of EYA Central, Monday 21 October, 1.30pm - 2.15pm Book here
• CPD for You: Behaviour matters, Tuesday 22 October, 9.30am - 1pm Book here
• Childminder regulation changes: an update session with the DfE, Tuesday 22 October, 7pm - 8pm Book here
  
• Making the most of EYA Central, Wednesday 23 October, 8am - 8.45am 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.

• An introduction to working with children with SEND, Wednesday 9 & 16 October, 1pm - 2.30pm Book here
• Supporting children for whom English is an additional language, Wednesday 9 & 23 October, 6.30pm - 8pm Book here
• Supporting staff well-being, Thursday 10 October, 9.30am - 1pm Book here
  
• Inspirational leadership and management, Monday 14 October, 9.30am - 1pm Book here
  
• Looking towards your Ofsted inspection (childminders), Wednesday 16 October, 6.30pm - 8.30pm Book here
  
• Safeguarding in the early years - the role of the Designated Safeguarding Lead, Thursday 17 & 24 October, 9.30am - 11.30am Book here
• NEW! Safer recruitment in the early years, Thursday 17 October, 6pm - 8pm Book here
  
• Developing emotional intelligence through outdoor play, Tuesday 22 October, 1pm - 4.30pm 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.

• Overview of the roles and responsibilities of an early years committee, Monday 14 October, 6.30pm - 7.30pm Book here
• Organising and managing a successful Annual General Meeting (AGM), Monday 21 October, 6.30pm - 7.30pm Book here
• NEW - Baby brain development, Thursday 24 October, 6.30pm - 7.30pm Book here
  
• NEW - Taking a closer look at cultural capital, Tuesday 29 October, 9.30am - 10.30am Book here
  

Visit eyalliance.org.uk/virtualtraining to find out more.