February 2024

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.

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

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.

Visit eyalliance.org.uk/online-earlyyears-training to find out more.

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.

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

The dates listed here were correct at the time of going to print but may be subject to changes. Please check the Alliance website for the latest information.

• Makaton Level 1, Monday 5 February, 6pm - 8.30pm - Book here

• Makaton Level 1, Tuesday 6 February, 6pm - 8.30pm - Book here

• Makaton Level 1, Monday 12 February, 6pm - 8.30pm - Book here

• Makaton Taster Session, Tuesday 13 February, 6pm - 7.30pm - Book here

• Business Blocks: overview of the roles and responsibilities of an early years committee, Monday 19 February, 6.30pm - 7.30pm - Book here

• Holiday entitlement and pay rules: are you up to date with the latest changes?, 27 February, 6.30pm - 7.30pm - Book here

• Makaton Level 1, Thursday 29 February, 9.30am - 1.30pm - Book here

• Shropshire Wildlife Trust - is it a risk?, Monday 5 February, 6.30pm -7.30pm - Book here

• Early Years Leaders Network, Monday 26 February, 6.30pm - 7.30pm - Book here
  

• Supporting children's emotional well-being, Monday 5 February, 9.30am - 1pm - Book here

• Let’s talk the learning walk, Wednesday 8 February, 9.30am - 1pm - Book here

• Inspirational leadership and management, Monday 12 February, 10am - 11.30am - Book here

• Looking towards your Ofsted inspection (for groups), Tuesday 13 February, 6.30pm - 8.30pm - Book here

• Getting to grips with the EYFS - an overview of the changes, Thursday 15 February, 1.30pm - 3.30pm - Book here

• Inspirational leadership and management, Monday 19 February, 10am - 11.30am - Book here

• Let's talk with under 5s - Elklan Level 1, Wednesday 21 February, 9.30am - 1.30pm - Book here

• Safeguarding in the early years, Wednesday 21 February, 10am - 12pm - Book here

• Supporting children for whom English is an additional language, Wednesday 21 February, 6.30pm - 8pm - Book here

• Inspirational baby room practice - getting it right from the start, Thursday 22 February, 9.30am - 1pm - Book here

• Safeguarding in the early years, Wednesday 28 February, 10am - 12pm - Book here

• Supporting children for whom English is an additional language, Wednesday 21 February, 6.30pm - 8pm - Book here
  

Find out more
Details of all our training courses can be found here. You can also download a copy of our latest training calendar here.