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A manifesto for early education and care
We have launched a ‘Manifesto for Early Education and Care: Make the First Five Years Count’. Our policy priorities for immediate action include: an early education and care system that’s child-centric, delivering high-quality provision; a funding system that works for all children, families and providers; a system that values and invests in the early years workforce and a regulatory approach that is fit for purpose and proportionate to support better outcomes.
See our full manifesto and download; a template letter to your local candidate; key early years data for England and our manifesto pledges reference guide.
See our manifesto and resources
FREE WEBINAR: Local Authorities and Funded Childcare Conditions
Updated: England policies and procedures
Promoting positive nutrition and physical activity in your setting
According to NHS data, one in five children is overweight or obese by the age of five, just 27% of children regularly play outside their homes (OnePoll 2022) and 26% of people have concerns about being able to afford enough fruit and vegetables to ensure their family eats well (British Nutrition Foundation, June 2023).
NDNA can support you to focus on physical activity and nutrition in your nursery in two different ways:
- The practitioner-champion route: PANCo training
- The setting-wide approach: Start Life Well
Supporting nurseries across the UK and overseas
NDNA England
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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.
