DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
April 2025
Connects
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.
Virtual Classrooms
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.
- Safeguarding children 0-5 years: the role of the designated safeguarding lead (1 of 2), Tuesday 8 April, 1pm - 3pm Book here
- Safer recruitment in the early years, Thursday 27 April, 1pm - 3pm Book here
- Safeguarding children 0-5 years: the role of the designated safeguarding lead (2 of 2), Wednesday 9 April, 1pm - 3pm Book here
- Safer recruitment in the early years, Monday 28 April, 6.30pm - 8.30pm Book here
- Inspirational baby room practice - getting it right from the start (1 of 2), Tuesday 29 April, 1pm - 3pm Book here
- Supporting babies' pre-verbal communication skills, Tuesday 29 April, 6.30pm - 8.30pm Book here
Insights
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 £13 for Alliance members and £25 for non-members.
- Overview of the roles and responsibilities of an early years committee, Monday 14 April, 6.30pm - 7.30pm Book here
- Business health check for early years settings, Thursday 17 April, 10.30am - 11.30am Book here
- Business health check for childminders, Thursday 17 April, 6.30pm - 7.30pm Book here
- The unique child, Wednesday 23 April, 10am - 11am Book here
Makaton
These hour-long training and networking sessions offer an insight into practical topics as well as a chance to discuss issues with attendees.
See upcoming dates here
Find out more
Details of all our training courses can be found here.
Under 5 magazine
The magazine of the Early Years Alliance