Under 5 magazine
The magazine of the Early Years Alliance
In the April edition of the Alliance's monthly magazine, we celebrate International Day of Dance over in Inspiration Corner, while in baby and toddler groups, we share some all-important fire safety tips, and we also look ahead to the Alliance’s annual conference in June around the topic of early years educators’ mental health and wellbeing - as well as much more!
In the March edition of the Alliance's monthly magazine, we take a look International Day of Forests in Inspiration Corner, share some ideas for getting out and about in the spring for Baby and Toddler Groups, explore some ideas for building a maths mindset in under-fives, and more!
In the February edition of the Alliance's monthly magazine, we take a look International Day of Women and Girls in Science, share some ideas for tactile playdough play in baby and toddler groups, explore some ideas for Valentine’s Day that promote familial and self-love for children's wellbeing, and more!
In the January edition of the Alliance's monthly magazine, we take a look at inspiring woodland walks, the benefits of beach school learning, children's emotional wellbeing and the upcoming Alliance Connect Roadshow in March, as well as ways to celebrate National Puzzle Day and more!
In the November/December edition of the Alliance's monthly magazine, we take a look at emotion coaching and coregulation for little ones, upcoming updates to the EYFS Framework, and analyse the impact of a recent holiday-pay ruling with Law-Call, and more!
The October issue of the Alliance's monthly magazine, including an introduction into the Alliance’s Nutrition Support Programme, key updates on the government’s Prevent strategy, a look at World Prematurity Month, and more!
The September issue of the Alliance's monthly magazine, including an exploration of SEND provision, the need for gender diversity in the early years workforce, how to support baby and toddler group volunteers, and more!
The July/August 2023 issue of Under 5 including a summary of our annual conference, a look at the revised safeguarding guidance, and a detailed overview of the new consultation on the Early Years Foundation Stage.
The June 2023 issue of Under 5 including a look back at our first Alliance Connect Roadshow, details about this year's National Week of Play, and advice on digital safety.
The May 2023 issue of Under 5 including activity ideas to try this spring, a look at open-ended loose parts play, advice on dealing with staff grievances, and answers to common questions about Tax-Free Childcare.
The April 2023 issue of Under 5 including a look at the SEND Improvement Plan, health and safety for baby and toddler groups and what parents need to know about the new early years entitlements announced in the Spring Budget.
The March 2023 issue of Under 5 including part II of our guide to disciplinaries, the latest on the Alliance's funding campaign, ideas for exploring the theme of science and more!