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.

• Early Years Leaders Network, Monday 9 September, 6.30pm - 7.30pm Book here

• Find new ways to fund your setting - with easyfundraising, Thursday 19 September, 3.30pm - 4.30pm 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.

• Getting to grips with the revised EYFS 2024 - An overview of the changes, Thursday 12 September, 12pm - 2pm Book here

• Observation, assessment and planning, Monday 16 September, 6.30pm - 7.30pm Book here

• Inspirational baby room practice (4hrs), Monday 16 & Wednesday 18 September, 6.30pm - 7.30pm Book here

• Quality teaching and learning, Tuesday 17 & 24 September, 6.30pm - 8pm Book here

• Understanding the needs of two-year-olds, Friday 20 September, 9.30am - 1pm Book here

• Safeguarding in the early years - the role of the Designated Safeguarding Lead, Monday 23 & Thursday 26 September, 1pm - 3pm Book here

• Let's talk the learning walk, Wednesday 25 September, 9.30am - 1pm Book here

• Lets talk with under 5's - Elklan level 1, Friday 27 Sep, 4, 11, 18 Oct & 8, 15, 22 Nov, 9.30am - 11.30am 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.

• ***NEW*** - Organising and managing a successful Annual General Meeting (AGM), Thursday 12 September, 6.30pm - 7.30pm Book here

• A walk-through of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) for those new to the early years, Thursday 19 September, 6.30pm - 7.30pm Book here

• Key elements of effective budgeting, Monday 23 September, 6.30pm - 7.30pm Book here

• NEW - Progress check at age two, Tuesday 24 September, 6.30pm - 7.30pm Book here

• Challenging conversations, Wednesday 25 September, 2pm - 3pm Book here

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