Business Details
Trusted Early Years Education and Support Services
The Pre-School Learning Alliance stands as the largest and most representative membership organisation in England dedicated to early years education. With decades of experience, we provide comprehensive support to educators, families, and local authorities through training, qualifications, and advocacy. Our mission is to ensure all children receive the highest quality care and education, offering resources such as the Early Years Foundation Stage framework, safeguarding guidance, and nutrition programmes.We deliver bespoke solutions for early years settings, including insurance, business management tools, and inclusive practice training. Our partnerships with local authorities and charities enable us to address community-specific needs, while our virtual learning platforms and in-house training ensure accessible professional development. As a registered charity and limited company, we combine regulatory compliance with a commitment to advancing early years standards nationwide.
Services
Early Years Training
Childcare Qualifications
Setting Insurance
Business Consultancy
Nutrition Programmes
Safeguarding Guidance
Virtual Learning
Inclusion Support
Parent Engagement
Policy Resources
Highlights and features
- We are England's largest early years membership organisation with nationwide reach
- We offer Ofsted-aligned training and qualifications for educators
- Our safeguarding and nutrition programmes meet statutory requirements
- We provide bespoke business support tools for childcare providers
- We advocate for policy improvements benefiting 1.7 million childcare places
Services
Early Years Training
We deliver Ofsted-aligned professional development through virtual classrooms and in-person workshops. Our training covers safeguarding, special educational needs, and curriculum implementation. Participants gain practical skills to enhance daily practice while meeting regulatory requirements.
Childcare Qualifications
Our NCFE CACHE-accredited programmes develop workforce expertise from Level 2 practitioner to Level 5 leadership qualifications. Courses combine theoretical knowledge with workplace application, supporting career progression and improved childcare standards nationwide.
Nutrition Programmes
Registered nutritionists provide setting-specific guidance to meet EYFS requirements. We help providers implement balanced menus, accommodate dietary needs, and educate families about healthy eating habits for children under five.
Business Consultancy
Our Business Blocks system offers financial management tools and marketing strategies tailored to early years settings. Experts assist with funding applications, staffing challenges, and compliance across maintained, private, and voluntary sectors.
Safeguarding Guidance
We provide statutory compliance frameworks and staff training to protect children's welfare. Resources include policy templates, multi-agency working protocols, and emergency response procedures aligned with current legislation.
People
Shannon Pite
Nutrition Lead
Shannon oversees our Early Years Nutrition Support Service, providing expert dietary guidance to settings across England. With specialist knowledge in infant nutrition and public health, she develops resources to improve children's eating habits.
Questions
What membership benefits do you offer?
Members receive insurance, training discounts, business resources, and access to our Law-Call legal helpline. We also provide exclusive virtual learning modules and networking opportunities.
Do you accredit childcare qualifications?
We deliver NCFE CACHE-accredited qualifications from Level 2 to Level 5, covering practitioner roles, leadership, and special educational needs coordination.
How do you support new childcare providers?
We offer start-up guides, funding advice, and Ofsted registration support. Our Business Blocks system provides financial management tools and marketing strategies for new settings.
Can you help with special educational needs provision?
Our SEND specialists provide training, policy templates, and inclusive practice resources. We offer Level 3 and Level 4 qualifications for SENCo roles in early years settings.
What online resources are available?
Members access EYA Learn's 30+ CPD modules, virtual conferences, and the Early Years Metaverse. We also provide downloadable policy templates and practice guidance documents.
How do you keep information up to date?
We maintain regular contact with the Department for Education and Ofsted. Our resources are updated to reflect legislative changes, with email alerts about critical revisions to frameworks like EYFS.
