September 2023

Published on Sep 3, 2023

Description:

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!

27 articles from this collection:

Under 5 September 2023

Nurturing through nature - exploring the joy of outdoor learning

Welcome to Under 5

Hello and welcome to the September issue of Under 5.

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News - September 2023

All the latest news, research and policy updates from the early years sector

News in brief - September 2023

Sovereign Early Years advertorial

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My Under 5 - September 2023

Alliance members share good news and updates from their settings

Dates for your diary

A look ahead at upcoming Alliance training events - September 2023

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No room today!

We’re being led to believe there’s a glimmer of hope for the future of send provision – but what about the children who need it now?

Word power

How can we talk with more confidence and develop our own vocabularies to add value to the early years sector and our role as educators?

The value of volunteers

Alison Heseltine, early years development manager at the Alliance, explains the benefits of volunteers at baby and toddler groups, alongside tips on how to make them feel valued and supported.

Dealing with a Subject Access Request

The team at Law-call, a 24-hour legal helpline available to Alliance members, discusses how settings can deal with data and information requests from both parents and employees.

We will ROCK YOU

Melanie Pilcher, quality and standards manager at the Alliance, shares practical activities to help inspire budding geologists and rock enthusiasts

Childcare & Education Expo - Midlands 2023

FREE EVENT - 22 - 23 September 2023

Exploring the great outdoors

As we move into the autumn months, we look at ways you can adventure outside with little ones while making the most of learning opportunities

Better budget management

Alliance business manager Gary Croxon outlines key tips for managing your setting’s budget and finances in the face of the cost-of-living crisis and funding changes

Breaking barriers

Does gender diversity in the early years workforce matter? And, if so, how can we build a male-inclusive sector?

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Fewer funded places: Alliance survey analysis

Alliance research on the early entitlement expansion highlights that limited provider capacity may leave families unable to access early education support in their local area.