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Take nurseries out of unfunded NIC increases – sign the petition

With NIC changes about to hit underfunded nurseries and increase the cost of childcare, NDNA is fully supporting a new petition to exempt childcare settings.

 

According to NDNA’s own analysis, the NICs increases along with statutory minimum wage rises from April will add an additional £2,600 per employee in England and Wales and £2,200 per employee for Scottish nurseries.

Karen Richards of Wolds Childcare who launched the petition said: “I have initiated this petition to urge the UK government to exempt private day nurseries from the new National Insurance charges. Nurseries play a vital role in supporting families, the economy, and early childhood development.

NDNA’s Executive Chair Purnima Tanuku CBE said: “This petition is a chance to send a clear message about the importance of our crucial sector and the need to think differently about how we support the people delivering high-quality early learning opportunities for our youngest children.

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Government approves grants for 300 school-based nurseries

Government approves grants for 300 school-based nurseries

The DfE has announced that it has approved grants for the first 300 new or extended nurseries in schools today. This is part of their plan to boost early education and care places in areas of high demand and low supply.
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The NDNA Conference practice stream has gone virtual!

The NDNA Conference practice stream has gone virtual!

We’ve heard your feedback and changed the way we will deliver our practice stream for this year’s NDNA Conference. Our practice stream will be available virtually to better suit your needs. Join all workshops for only £25 per setting.
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NEW 200 online CPD training course bundle, FREE to NDNA members!

To support our members during a challenging period of rising costs and insufficient government funding, NDNA is offering a free 200 course bundle to help your nursery.
This 200 free course CPD bundle contains 38 course topics designed to help improve practitioner skills in their day-to-day work with children.
These free courses will help your staff to better support children in maths, literacy, SEND, well-being, physical activity, speech and language, plus much more!

 

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Supporting nurseries across the UK and overseas

NDNA England

Supporting nurseries in England to provide high-quality, sustainable childcare.
NDNA in England

NDNA Scotland

We support Scottish nurseries and are a strategic partner to the Government.
NDNA Scotland: Scotland childcare and early years support

NDNA Cymru

NDNA has a committed and enthusiastic member base representing Wales nurseries.
NDNA Cymru – supporting nurseries in Wales

NDNA International

We support nurseries internationally. Find out more about NDNA international.
NDNA international membership

For support when you need it most…

NDNA gives you the reassuring, expert advice and time-saving resources that allow you to focus on what you do best, caring for children in early years.

 

Join NDNA for:

 

  • A stronger voice on issues crucial to your business
  • Time-saving resources and expert, reassuring advice
  • Access to more information, plus training and ideas to help improve practice
  • As well as great savings on nursery essentials.
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