Published on 6 February 2025
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Welcome to February's edition of Under 5 magazine! This month, we look ahead to exciting online Alliance events, CPD For You and the Connect Roadshow, think about the place of fairytales in the modern world, share some tips for sensory learning, look at ways to integrate songs and music successfully into baby and toddler groups, and more!
26 articles from this collection:
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Welcome to Under 5
Welcome to February’s edition of Under 5 magazine! Spring is near and there’s finally a light at the end of a long, wintery tunnel.
News
All the up-to-date news and information for the early years sector
New experience-based route to Level 3
Your questions answered about the DfE's new experience-based route to Level 3
My Under 5
My Under 5 – all the latest good news, celebrations and achievements from early years settings around England
Once upon A Time
The Alliance’s Melanie Pilcher discusses all things fairy tale – the positives and negatives, links to learning, and how to update them for the modern age
Making music meaningful
The Alliance’s Alison Heseltine talks all about ways to make the most of music and song-time at your baby and toddler group
Darwin and discovery
This Darwin day, we look at how the ethos of ‘discovery’ can be embedded throughout early years practice
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Problems with payroll?
The Alliance’s Nicola Hooper shares the benefits of outsourcing to a payroll service and how we can help you solve common pay problems
Scouting sensory experiences
We dive into the sensory world to discover more about sensory play and learning for under-fives
Dates for your diary
Dates for your diary: February 2025
Belle Tutaev Lifetime Achievement Award 2025: submit your nominations today!
Do you know, or work with, an outstanding individual who has, over the years, devoted themselves to making a real difference to young children’s care and learning?
CPD For You: Let's talk being business smart
Join the Alliance for a morning of online business and leadership CPD training in March
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Alliance Connect Roadshow - Celebrating SEND: a world without limits
Join the Alliance to celebrate SEND at the Connect Roadshow! Two dates available: Thursday 1 May 2025 in Hucknall, Nottingham and Thursday 16 October in Clifton Down, Bristol
Suspensions
The team at Law-Call, a 24-hour legal helpline available to Alliance members, provide key information on employee suspensions
Book Nook: World Day of Social Justice
We celebrate World Day of Social Justice by looking at building a social justice mindset in little ones through books and stories
Yoga for you and your little one
We look at some of the benefits of practising yoga with children and offer practical tips for introducing yoga to your home
Competition
Win £100 to spend on Alliance publications, spotlight training collections, and toolkits in this month's competition by answering a simple question!
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