Become a member
If you are involved in the early years sector, Alliance membership offers a range of benefits tailored especially for you.
Our popular membership packages offer excellent value and are suitable for all childcare groups, schools, corporate/professional organisations, individuals and students. Prices start from as little as £18.00 per year.
Giving you benefits that matter
- Comprehensive, competitive insurance for groups, underwritten by RSA Insurance. Over 85% of current members already take advantage of this specialist service.
- Practical advice and individual support from a dedicated information helpline.
- 20% off our extensive range of acclaimed publications, resources and software.
- Ten issues of Under 5 magazine, keeping you up-to-date with latest developments in the childcare sector.
- A confidential, 24-hour legal helpline for groups, offering advice on matters such as employment, tax, VAT, leases and premises hire.
- Access to a wide range of specialist adult learning opportunities for parents, early years professionals and volunteers.
- Fantastic offers for groups from top early years brands
- 25% off Reflecting on Quality, our leading accreditation scheme.
- 35% off EY‑Essential Nursery Management Software
- Students receive careers advice, access to job opportunities and regular online updates via our popular Learning Zone.
- Strong regional network of local support, ensuring members’ views and interests are reflected and represented at all levels.
- Business support and consultancy service for organisations, groups and schools.
- Discounts and preferential booking for Alliance run national events.
| Membership type | Price inc. VAT |
|---|---|
| Early years settings with one site* For pre-schools, nurseries, children centres or other Ofsted registered childcare settings | £90.00 |
| Baby and toddler groups For unregistered groups or clubs that parents attend with their children, such as stay and play sessions or arts and craft groups | £35.00 |
| Individual member For those working or interested in the early years sector | £40.00 |
| Student member For students on Pre-school Learning Alliance vocational courses (of at least one term) | £18.00 |
| Corporate members For corporate organisations involved in the early years, such as local authorities and colleges | £160.00 |
| School membership For schools offering early years provision | £42.00 |
*Membership costs £6 per additional site for settings or groups which operate from more than one premises.
Find out more
To request a membership pack, click here or to renew your membership, click here.
For more information, contact our Information Service team on 020 7697 2595