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 13 January, 6.30pm - 7.30pm Book here
  
  
• Early years policy update: what's changing in 2025? - 1 of 2, Wednesday 22 & 29 January, 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.

• Moving on up!, Wednesday 15 January, 10am - 11.15am Book here
  
  

• Getting to grips with the EYFS 2024, Wednesday 15 January, 1pm - 3pm Book here
  
  

• Safeguarding in the early years – the role of the designated safeguarding lead, Thursday 16 & 23 January, 9.30am - 11.30am Book here
  
  
• Let's talk with under 5s - Elklan level 1 Monday 20 (1 of 7) & 27 (2 of 7) January 9.30am - 11.30am Book here
  
  
• Safer recruitment in the early years, Wednesday 27 January, 10am - 12pm Book here
  
  

• Moving on up!, Wednesday 28 January, 6.30pm - 7.45pm Book here
  
  

• Observation, assessment and planning a child-centred approach, Thursday 30 January, 9.30am - 1pm 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.

• Developing a child's 'thinking brain' in the early years, Tuesday 14 January, 2pm - 3pm Book here
  
  
• A walk-through of the EYFS for those new to the early years, Monday 20 January, 6.30pm - 7.30pm Book here
  

• Using Makaton with singing, Wednesday 23 January, 9.30am - 12.30pm Book here
  
  
• Makaton - Taster session, Wednesday 29 January, 10am - 11.30am Book here
  

Visit eyacentral.org.uk to find out more.