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Under 5 features

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Book Nook: Championing inclusion

We take a look at some of the best inclusive books released in 2025 for under-fives

29 January 2026Under 5 features
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Safety first

Alliance early years development manager Alison Heseltine outlines the steps you can take to safeguard children effectively at your baby and toddler group.

29 January 2026Baby and toddler groups
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Early years policy: what’s changing in 2026?

We take a look at the key policy changes set to impact early years providers over the coming year

29 January 2026News and policy updates
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Employment rights: what’s changing in 2026?

The team at Law-Call, a 24-hour legal helpline available to Alliance members, provide important updates on new legislation on employment rights coming into effect this year

29 January 2026Law-call
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It’s all in the eyes

We answer some key questions about eye care in young children, including why regular check-ups are so important, and how early years settings can help families

29 January 2026Under 5 features
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Why workforce diversity matters in early years

Alliance children's services manager Richard Knight reflects on the importance of championing gender diversity in the early years workforce

29 January 2026Under 5 features
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The power of play dough

Early years development manager Tracey Hobbs explores how malleable substances can support development in the early years

29 January 2026Early years practice
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Comic Book Day

We celebrate the joys and adventures of comic books and graphic novels for little ones

30 April 2025Under 5 features
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Competition

Alliance competition - WIN three bundles of Harper Colllins i-SPY books worth £83!

30 April 2025Under 5 features
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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

30 April 2025Under 5 features
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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)

30 April 2025Under 5 features
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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

30 April 2025Under 5 features