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 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.

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.

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.

• Business Blocks: exploring other income streams, Wednesday 6 March, 6.30pm - 7.30pm - Book here

• Business Blocks: effective staff management through supervision and appraisal, Monday 11 March, 2pm - 3pm - Book here

• Makaton Level 2, Thursday 14, 21 & 28 March, 9.30am - 12pm - Book here

• Makaton Taster Session, Monday 18 March, 10am - 11.30am - Book here

• Business Blocks: business health check for early years settings, Wednesday 20 March, 1pm - 2pm - Book here

• A walk-through of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) for those new to early years, Thursday 21 March, 6.30pm - 7.30pm - Book here

• Moving on up! Wednesday 27 March, 6.30pm - 7.45pm - Book here

• The Rights of the Child, Thursday 7 March, 6.30pm - 7.30pm - Book here

• Managing children's dietary requirements in early years settings, Tuesday 19 March, 6.30pm - 7.30pm - Book here

• SEND in the early years, Tuesday 5 & 9 March, 1pm - 2.30pm - Book here

• Promoting communication and language, Monday 11 March, 9.30am - 1pm - Book here

• Supporting speech - books, stories, songs and rhymes, Monday 25 March, 1pm - 4.30pm - 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.