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Training

Conferences

Alistair has been running training courses for early years practitioners and senior leaders for over 20 years.

He draws on his experiences as a teacher and headteacher, doctoral researcher plus his many years of consultancy, working with settings nationally and internationally!

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Online

Training

We have an exciting new range of Early Years training that you can purchase for your own professional development or share with your team.

We'll be adding new training regularly over the next few months, so keep checking back.

Courses include...

  • Trainsition into Year One
  • Continuous Provision
  • Effective Provision: Sand and Water
  • 50 Fantastic Ideas for Early Years
  • 50 Fantastic Ideas for Outdoor Play
  • 50 Fantastic Ideas for Winter
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The PLAYlist

I’m thrilled to announce that all of our articles and blog posts have moved to The PLAYlist! This new space allows us to bring you even more of the content you love, all in one place. Whether you're after practical tips, thought-provoking ideas, or the latest in early years education, you'll find it on our PLAYlist.

What You’ll Find:

The PLAYlist is packed with content tailored to support your early years practice:

  • In-Depth Articles: Covering everything from teaching strategies to child development, our articles are designed to inspire and inform.
  • Practical Resources: Need quick tips or tools you can use right away? We’ve got plenty, all ready for you to implement in your setting.
  • Guest Contributions: Enjoy fresh insights from leading experts in early years education, adding new dimensions to your practice.
  • Engage with the Community: Join the conversation in the comments, share your thoughts, and connect with fellow early years professionals.

Latest posts...

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Books

Known for his original and creative writing and witty and accessible style, Alistair's books provide many brilliant ideas and practical approaches to use in early years education.

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About

I'm Dr. Alistair Bryce-Clegg, and I've dedicated over three decades of my career to Early Years education. My passion lies in fostering children's potential and enhancing early childhood education practices.

Currently, I work as an International Early Years Consultant and Trainer. I'm also an author, having written 28 books published by Bloomsbury and Sage, focusing on various aspects of early childhood education and development.

My journey in education began as a Reception teacher and then eventually as a Headteacher of a three-form entry Infant school and Early Years Unit in Cheshire. This experience laid the foundation for my later career, including the establishment of ABC Does... More recently, I co-founded the My First Five Years child development app (mffy.com), to support parents and caregivers in understanding and celebrating their children’s development.

I've had the privilege of contributing to broader educational initiatives. I served as an advisor to the Government's Education select committee on Early Years policy and practice, as well as to the Royal Foundation on Early Years and Parenting. Additionally, I was honoured to participate as an Early Years Expert on Channel 4's BAFTA-winning series "Old People's Home for 4 Year Olds".

Throughout my career, I've remained committed to inspiring children to reach their full potential. This drive continues to motivate my work in consultancy, training, and advocacy for best practices in Early Years education.

I have a Doctorate in Education with a specialism in early childhood and always welcome any opportunities to discuss and collaborate on initiatives that advance the field of early childhood education and support the development of our young learners.