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Under 5 features

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And the winner is…

We celebrate this year’s winner of the Belle Tutaev Lifetime Achievement Award, Dr Julia Manning-Morton

2 July 2026Under 5 features
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Going above and beyond

We celebrate the exceptional support early years settings across the country are giving to their children and families

2 July 2026Under 5 features
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Connect for success

The Alliance’s Ruth Richardson explains how the Alliance’s networking sessions can support early years leaders to share, reflect and grow

2 July 2026Under 5 features
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Fighting for every child’s right to read

Under 5 talks to outgoing children’s laureate Frank Cottrell-Boyce about his work with BookTrust to fight the sharp decline in shared reading

2 July 2026Under 5 features
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Autism in girls: what we might be missing

SEND teacher Jen Staunton provides advice on recognising autism in girls, along with simple, realistic strategies that educators can use to better support them

2 July 2026Under 5 features
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“Baby and toddler groups aren’t for me”

The Alliance’s Alison Heseltine shares essential strategies for building a truly welcoming baby and toddler group

2 July 2026Under 5 features
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Brave hearts

The Alliance’s Ruth Richardson gives advice on how to embrace emotional risk in the early years

2 July 2026Under 5 features
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Recruiting new trustees: your questions answered

The Alliance’s Gary Croxon and Mandy Franks answer common questions about recruiting and maintaining current trustees

28 May 2026Under 5 features
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Book Nook: Championing inclusion

We take a look at some of the best inclusive books released in 2025 for under-fives

29 January 2026Under 5 features
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Safety first

Alliance early years development manager Alison Heseltine outlines the steps you can take to safeguard children effectively at your baby and toddler group.

29 January 2026Baby and toddler groups
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Early years policy: what’s changing in 2026?

We take a look at the key policy changes set to impact early years providers over the coming year

29 January 2026News and policy updates
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Employment rights: what’s changing in 2026?

The team at Law-Call, a 24-hour legal helpline available to Alliance members, provide important updates on new legislation on employment rights coming into effect this year

29 January 2026Law-call