Baby and toddler

Being part of a community

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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

Prepping policies and procedures

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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

Welcoming new families

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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

Staying savvy about snack time

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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

Thumbs up for fire safety

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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

A treasure trove for the senses

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Alliance early years development manager Alison Heseltine shares suggestions for creating treasure baskets that stimulate the senses and curiosity

For many families, baby and toddler groups are a key part of supporting young...Read more

Inclusive books for children

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Do the books in your baby and toddler group represent the wide variety of children and families who attend - or may attend one day?

Inclusive Books for Children (IBC) has revealed the 13 books that made it onto the shortlists for their...Read more

World of wonder: Woodland walks 

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

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Why volunteering with the Ickle Pickles Children’s Charity is a great New Year’s resolution

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If your list of New Year’s resolutions includes giving back and making a change then consider becoming a NeoHero with the .Read more

Silicone baby bowls – the hidden danger

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There have been a number reports on social media and in the press about a recent incident involving silicone feeding bowlsRead more

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