The Pre-school Learning Alliance is a leading educational charity specialising in the early years. They provide practical support to over 15,000 early years settings and make a positive contribution to the care and education of over 800,000 young children and their families each year. They support and actively promote parental involvement in all aspects of our work. Their products and services include specialist publications, directly-managed childcare provision, information and advice, quality assurance, campaigning, research, training and family programmes.