Earlyarts, the award winning, national professional development network for people working creatively with young children and families, has launched a new membership scheme for 2011.

"As from April 2011 Earlyarts membership fees are being massively reduced to help everyone out a little in the current climate, and at the same time we are offering more than ever before." says Ruth Churchill Dower, Director of Earlyarts. "Our new scheme has four levels, Free, Bronze, Silver and Gold so we believe there is something in there for everyone - the newcomer who just wants to stick their toe in the water, long standing members facing spending cuts but still wanting top level training, right through to Heads, Directors and Leaders looking for something special."

All professionals who join the Earlyarts Network will be able to access the regular Earlyarts Director's Blog on strategic thinking in arts, culture and early years, receive six Earlyarts Ebulletins a year, plus daily updates from Earlyarts Newsflash and place adverts on the website. The Earlyarts Online Research and Resource Bank, with regional, national and international research, directory and toolkits will be at their fingertips, all Earlyarts members can promote their own case studies and projects online.

Additional offers for members include free places on Earlyarts' popular Professional Development Days, organised and delivered by over 30 Pathfinder Partners, discounts on tickets for Earlyarts events and early notification of Earlyarts opportunities including the well established Earlyarts International Exchange Programme. Also on offer are free Leadership Coaching sessions and access to exclusive events with experts in creative early years strategy.

"We are really excited about the free Creative Leadership Coaching sessions as part of our Silver and Gold packages," says Ruth Churchill Dower, "and after our succesful International UnConference last year we recognised that our members really value being able to have direct access to experts in the field of arts, culture and early years. So our Silver and Gold members will have access to masterclasses throughout the year, and for our Gold members only we will be organising Insights from the Inside, exclusive think tank events with high calibre leaders."

Earlyarts Bulk Buy options (11 places for the price of 10) will still be available - ideal for local authorities, children's centre groups and large organisations. Members will be able to take out membership when it suits them, and upgrade when they see what else is on offer, or their financial situation improves.

The Earlyarts Annual Membership Scheme has a level to suit everyone:

Free (worth £90)

Bronze £48 per year (worth £200)

Silver £96 per year (worth £400)

Gold £284 per year (worth £635)

Further information about Earlyarts can be found at www.earlyarts.co.uk.

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