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Welcome to the Alliance blog, where you鈥檒l find expert advice, best practice tips and ideas, thoughtful opinion pieces and successful case studies. For everyone who is passionate about the importance of Early Years.

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Play is never 鈥榡ust鈥 play!

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Jun 11, 2024
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National Week of Play

Written by Melanie Pilcher, quality and standards manager at the Early Years Alliance.

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The wonders of playdough

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Mar 25, 2024
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Activities

Enjoyed by young and old alike, playdough is a fabulous resource that many baby and toddler groups use for tactile play. They鈥痬ay not, however, be fully aware of all the...Read more

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World of wonder: Woodland walks

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Mar 25, 2024
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Activities

Alliance early years development manager Alison Heseltine shares ideas for woodland walks that include storytelling, sensory talk, and getting to know your local area...Read more

Open the door to sunny spring!

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Mar 22, 2024
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Activities

Now听springtime is here, nature is preparing for an explosion of new life filled with an abundance of colours and sounds.鈥疶aking your baby and toddler group outdoors at...Read more

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Childcare and Education Expo London, 1-2 March

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Mar 20, 2024
Category: 
Events

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The Alliance team were pleased to attend the Childcare & Education Expo at Olympia, London, on Friday 1 and Saturday 2 March, where we were happy to once again run the 鈥淛oy of Doing鈥 feature area in addition to our own stand....Read more

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