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Daisy started her Early Years career after applying to be an unqualified assistant. She was subsequently taken on for 40 hours per week in a full-time role. Then three months into her new job, she was asked to study for a Level 3 apprenticeship...Read more

The Children and Social Work Act received royal assent in April 2017 and will be implemented in 2018-2019.ÌýCurrent Local Children’s Safeguarding Boards will be abolished and a revised model implemented.Read more

In March the DfE published the Early Years Workforce Strategy. The main focus of attention has been on the decision to amend the current regulatory requirement that anyone holding the Early Years Educator qualification must also hold GCSE Maths...Read more

Discount for Alliance members atÌýChildcareExpo

Members of the Alliance can access an exclusive 20% discount when booking to attend theÌýMeeting the Early Years Workforce ChallengesÌýseminar atÌý...Read more

Chel’c started her apprenticeship in October 2016.Read more

Ellie Lloyd, an apprentice with the Pre-school Learning Alliance, recently won NMT magazine’s Nursery Apprentice Award 2016. In this article, Velda Bartholomew, Operational Training Manager at the Alliance, reflects on the key factors which...Read more

In response to the recent changes introduced regarding paediatric first aid, the Alliance has produced a guidance document explaining the requirements and how to evidence first aid activity in the setting entitled the First Aid Management...Read more

Introducing the Alliance’s bespoke approach to professional development: SMARTpd

Michael Freeston, Director of Quality Improvement at the Alliance, introduces the Alliance's new approach...Read more