A baby and toddler group can often find itself as the heart of a local community, bringing families together for the first time to build connections, a sense of belonging, and...Read more
Rules. Expectations. Guidelines. Policies. Whatever you call them, a set of shared and agreed upon codes for people to go by is usually handy for a regular group to have in...Read more
For many families, the local baby and toddler group is one of the first places that they visit with their little one. Perhaps they want to reach out to other families who also...Read more
Snacks are a great way of providing young children with extra energy and nutrients between meals. Many groups like to offer families a chance to share a snack – perhaps all sitting round the table together is one of the highlights of your session.Read more
Running a community-based baby and toddler group means that, as leaders, you need to ensure that everyone – volunteers, paid staff, families and visitors – are kept safe when they attend one of your sessions.Read more
Alliance early years development manager Alison Heseltine shares ideas for woodland walks that include storytelling, sensory talk, and getting to know your local area