Published on 30 April 2025
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Welcome to May's edition of Under 5 magazine! This month, we sit down with early years education minister Stephen Morgan to find out more about what's planned for the early years, learn about reclaiming play from Dr Aaron Bradbury, and look at staying safe in the sun as we move towards the summer months.
27 articles from this collection:
Under 5
May 2025 / The magazine of the Early Years Alliance
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Welcome to Under 5
The days are longer, there’s the tentative smell of BBQs wafting in the air on sunny weekends, and evenings are filling with the noise of children playing outside – spring is in full bloom and summer is truly on its way. So, welcome to May’s magazine!
News
All the up-to-date news and information for the early years sector
Importance of inclusive practice for SEND
We take a look at bedding inclusive practice into your setting for children with SEND and their families, and how the Alliance can help
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My Under 5
My Under 5 – all the latest good news, celebrations and achievements from early years settings around England. What's been happening at your setting?
Inspiration for every day
The Alliance’s Melanie Pilcher celebrates everyday inspiration in early years and offers some suggestions for going that extra step
Grandparents at groups
The Alliance’s Alison Heseltine talks you through the benefits of having grandparents at groups
Reclaiming play in early education
Dr Aaron Bradbury outlines the Play Matters project and advocates for reclaiming play as a cornerstone of early childhood education
Dates for your diary
Training dates for your diary with the Alliance May 2025
CURA: Trends to look out for in 2025
CURA take a look at the top trends – and their safeguarding counterparts – in early years settings in 2025
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No child left behind: Putting the needs and voices of children at the heart of decision-making
Join us for our annual conference! Online, Thursday 26 June 2025, 6.15pm-8.45pm
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Stephen Morgan: All eyes on early years
We catch up with early education minister Stephen Morgan to get his answers to key questions about the early years sector
Law-Call: Navigating statutory sick pay
The team at Law-Call, a 24-hour legal helpline available to Alliance members, talk through the key points of statutory sick pay (SSP)
Comic Book Day
We celebrate the joys and adventures of comic books and graphic novels for little ones
Staying safe in the sun
With the weather getting warmer and sunnier, we provide a handy guide for families to stay safe in the sun
Competition
Alliance competition - WIN three bundles of Harper Colllins i-SPY books worth £83!
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Under 5 magazine
The magazine of the Early Years Alliance