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Welcome to the Â黨ӰÊÓblog, where you’ll 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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Plastic not so fantastic

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Feb 6, 2019
Category: 
Under 5, Best practice
Melanie Pilcher, quality and standards manager at the Alliance, considers how early years settings can reduce the amount of plastic waste they produceRead more
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Healthy and Active Lifestyles - top tips for early years settings

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Jan 4, 2019
Category: 
Â黨ӰÊÓpublications, Best practice

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Inspired by the Â黨ӰÊÓpublication,Ìý (and just in time for the New Year!) we've put...Read more

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Working for you - 2018 in review

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Nov 29, 2018
Category: 
Best practice, Under 5

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A look back at how the Â黨ӰÊÓhas been supporting the sector in the past year - thisÌýarticle originally appeared in our magazine for members,Ìý...Read more

Tracy Brabin Under 5

Q&A: Tracy Brabin

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Nov 7, 2018
Category: 
Under 5, Q&A

Under 5 magazine speaks to the shadow early years secretary about Labour's proposals for the early years sectorRead more

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Bonfires, fireworks and fire pits - 6 top tips for planning safe fire activities

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Oct 31, 2018
Category: 
Best practice, Events

Autumn is the time of year for bonfires and fireworks, and many practitioners contact us to find out how they can introduce fires to their activities whilst safely managing risk.

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