pre-school learning alliance
London
The Early Years Alliance is the largest and most representative early years
membership organisation in England. A registered educational charity, we
represent 14,000 members and support them to deliver care and learning to over
800,000 families every year. We offer information and advice. We produce
specialist publications. We run acclaimed training schemes. We campaign to
influence early years policy and practice. Our vision Our vision is a society
where every child enjoys the opportunity to learn through play. We believe
families should be at the centre of policy-making and empowered to become fully
involved with their child's learning and development. Our mission To support
early years providers to deliver high quality, affordable and sustainable care
and learning to families, and to ensure that all children, regardless of
background, are given the best possible start in life. How we achieve this We
work with Alliance members to: Champion childhood and children’s right to play
Advocate for children, families and all childcare and early education providers
Put the family first to enhance children’s life chances Encourage safeguard-led
practice Raise standards and quality of childcare and early education Ensure
families have choice and information to make the right decision about the care
and education they need Provide high-quality training support and advice.