Published on 5 February 2024
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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!
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Under 5
February 2024 / the magazine of the early years alliance
Welcome to Under 5
Welcome to February’s edition of Under 5 magazine! January may have felt as though it lasted forever, but we’re breaking into February now, which means spring (and, hopefully, some sunshine!) is just around the corner...
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News
All the up-to-date news and information for the early years sector
News in brief
Brief news snippets about early years and education
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My Under 5
My Under 5 – all the latest news and achievements from early years settings
Mind the gender gap
Ahead of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, Alliance policy and standards manager Melanie Pilcher reflects on the role of the early years in making science accessible to every child.
The wonders of play dough
Alliance early years development manager Alison Heseltine shares the benefits of play dough play
Holiday pay changes
The team at Law-Call, a 24-hour legal helpline available to Alliance members, break down recent changes to holiday pay
Data protection in the early years
Faye Spencer, head of business services at the Information Commissioner’s Office, gives her top tips to help early years settings keep up-to-date with data protection compliance
Dates for your diary
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Valentine’s Day: breaking cycles
With 14 February just around the corner, we take a look at the different ways to mark the occasion with a positive focus on different types of love and relationships
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Famly promotion: Stop talking about children over their heads
Famly’s Julia Rose explores what it’s like to have your bowel movements and behaviour discussed at the end of the day
Integrating infant nutrition talk
Lucy Upton, specialist paediatric dietitian and expert panel member of the not-for-profit Infant and Toddler Forum (ITF), discusses infant nutrition and why infant feeding facts matter
Flexible online training and CPD
Flexible online training and CPD
Alliance Connect Roadshow: Knowing your ‘why’ – have you booked your ticket yet?
Spaces are running out at our upcoming all-day in-person event, where we will explore the ‘why’ of working in the early years
Flexible working requests: a change is coming…
The team at Law-call, a 24-hour legal helpline available to Alliance members, highlights the upcoming changes to flexible working requests and how to prepare
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Books about love and relationships for Valentine’s Day
Join us to take a look at a range of picture books and stories that teach children about different forms of love and families, and the ways this love can be shared with others
Home is where the start is: communication counts
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Contact details – plus Policies and procedures for the EYFS 2024
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