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Huge Government boost will fund many more Maths Champions
The Government recognises the benefits of investing in early intervention programmes and is funding more than 1800 additional places on the Maths Champions programme.
Maths Champions delivered by National Day Nurseries Association (NDNA) supports early years practitioners with their confidence and ability to teach maths to children in early years settings.
Thanks to the Department for Education’s funding, a further 1810 nurseries, nursery schools and pre-schools will be able to participate in the Maths Champions programme starting between February and June 2026.
Maths Champions is an evidence-based, professional development programme aimed at increasing early years practitioner skills, knowledge, awareness and confidence in maths.
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EYFS update from 1 September 2025!
The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) guidance has been updated, effective from 1 September 2025.
Be prepared and pre-order your printed copy now, with delivery expected early August.
Pre-order now
The NDNA Awards 2026 is open for registrations
NDNA Awards now open for applications across ten categories. We’re delighted to open up entries to our valued nursery members across the UK and internationally. The deadline for applications will be 5 December 2025.
Get ready to apply
Lead with confidence in your toddler room
Providing stable, emotional environments is crucial for a toddlers happiness and well-being.
Our Toddler Room Leader online course covers the skills and attributes required of good and effective toddler room leaders.
Key topics include:
- The key skills of being a good leader
- What communication skills leaders need
- The importance of reflection & evaluation to successful leadership
- Care routines to build respectful, trusting relationships with children
- Plus much more.
Book your place
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.
