Professional development

DfE early years programme helps practitioners to support children after Covid-19

The early years sector has faced multiple challenges in recent months. Despite this – or perhaps as a result – there was demand from the sector for good professional development to give practitioners the tools to support children effectively.Read more

What makes a great early years manager?

Editor Rachel Lawler speaks with Tracey Davis, manager at Shoebury Nursery about her experience as a manager in the early yearsRead more

Can the GCSE U-turn solve recruitment difficulties?

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CEEDA are independent research expertsÌýwho are currently running theÌýAbout Early Years (AEY) research programme with support from the Alliance and other sector partners. Here Dr Jo Verrill, CEEDA's Managing Director,...Read more

20% off seminars at Childcare Expo Manchester

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Childcare Expo Manchester is once again set to take over EventCity this June. If there is one show guaranteed to give you inspiration, this is it. Running over two days, 15 – 16 June, the third northern event promises a...Read more

How can we make the transition between the EYFS and Year 1 easier?

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Jessica Gosling, founder ofÌý, has years of experience teaching in both the early years and primary schools, in the...Read more

No time for a story?

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Mary Medlicott is a professional storyteller, storytelling trainer and...Read more

Happy staff, happy setting

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Sonia Mainstone-Cotton, early years nurture and wellbeing...Read more

To Study or Not to Study?

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Jessica Gosling, founder of , has years of experience teaching in both the early years and primary schools, in the UK and...Read more

Case study - Effective Leadership - free book extract

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In this free extract from the Alliance publication,Ìý,ÌýMichael Reed, Senior Lecturer at the Centre for...Read more

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