Create an account on our online portal and fill out our application form. You can renew your membership here as well.
Once you have submitted your form, a member of the Early Years team will be in touch and send your welcome pack.
For help and support contact Membership on 02890 662825 (Select Option 1) or email membership@early-years.org.
Membership of Early Years gives you the opportunity to be part of a movement that puts the voice and interests of children first in shaping the future, in solidarity and mutual support across the early childhood care and education sector. Membership also provides you with advice and support, access to advocacy and a chance to influence policy, as well as access to an extensive range of benefits and resources to help support you fulfil your vision for improved outcomes for children.
By becoming a member, you also subscribe to the vision and values of Early Years.
Nicola McDonnell, Manager of Jolly Rodgers Day Nursery Lisburn and Early Years Membership and Training Officer Debra Wilson talk about the benefits of being a member of Early Years.
“On going support has been invaluable this year, feeling connected even though it had to be virtually, discounts from companies & funding received.”
“The support from the forum meetings this year has been a great help both for information and getting groups financial assistance.”
“The support through Daycare Forum has been invaluable through the pandemic. Advocating and representing the sector to government bodies to secure funding for settings during this period has been a life saver to many nurseries and childminders.”
“Yes (I do find the membership package value for money), as it’s my first year as an early years leader I find the service very valuable as there is always someone on hand to offer advice and guidance.”
Members only - Access to updated and regularly reviewed policies and procedures to implement in your setting.
Members only - Access to inspiring practice around the membership and the opportunity to share your practice.
Members only - Templates for staffing, contingency planning, supportive actions to take relating to finances of settings and communication.
