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A manifesto for early education and care

Make the first five years count

 

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.

 

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A manifesto for early education and care
An afternoon with…Ashley John-Baptiste

An afternoon with…Ashley John-Baptiste

Join us for a free (virtual) cuppa and an afternoon with Ashley John-Baptiste, broadcaster, host, TV presenter, and inspirational speaker, sponsored by Hope.
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Dr Sara Bonetti introduces the new Institute of Early Years Education

Dr Sara Bonetti introduces the new Institute of Early Years Education

Speaking at the annual National Day Nurseries Association (NDNA) conference, Dr Sara Bonetti announced exciting further details about the new Institute of Early Years Education, to support the early years workforce.
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Promoting positive nutrition and physical activity in your setting

Your nursery can demonstrate to parents it is gold standard in promoting children’s physical activity and nutrition in two ways with NDNA

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
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Promoting positive nutrition and physical activity in your setting

Supporting nurseries across the UK and overseas

NDNA England

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

NDNA Scotland

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

NDNA Cymru

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

NDNA International

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

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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