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National Day Nurseries Association (NDNA) recognised as one of the UK’s Best Workplaces for Women™

The 2026 UK’s Best Workplaces for Women™ has recognised National Day Nurseries Association (NDNA) within the top 50 within the medium-sized organisation category.

 

NDNA’s Menopause Matters group which is regularly attended and provides education, support, advice and a safe space to talk about the impact of menopause is just one of the reasons why the women there believe it’s a great place to work.

The 2026 UK’s Best Workplaces for Women list is made up of employers whose people have told Great Place To Work® UK they work for a place that is inclusive and equitable for all. The 350 companies on the list are committed to ensuring a reasonable balance of women and men across the organisation; removing barriers to women’s career advancement; and creating workplaces where all employees, regardless of gender, can flourish.

In addition, the 2026 UK’s Best Workplaces for Wellbeing™ launched in June by Great Place To Work® UK, recognises NDNA as 75th within the national list.

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National Day Nurseries Association (NDNA) recognised as one of the UK’s Best Workplaces for Women™
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Maths Champions programme shortlisted for two Children & Young People Now Awards 2026

Maths Champions programme shortlisted for two Children & Young People Now Awards 2026

We’re delighted to announce that NDNA’s Maths Champions programme has been shortlisted in two categories at the Children & Young People Now Awards 2026.
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Rochdale MP Paul Waugh replaces Minister Olivia Bailey

Rochdale MP Paul Waugh replaces Minister Olivia Bailey

Rochdale MP Paul Waugh has replaced Early Education Minister Olivia Bailey as parliamentary under-secretary of state for education, although to date (23 July) he’s not been given a title or brief for his role.
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Best beginnings for babies

Learners taking our Exemplary Practice with Babies course will be able to provide the highest and most exemplary practice to the birth to two-year-olds in their care.
Key topics include how babies and young children communicate, exemplary environments for birth to two-year-olds, how to support the well-being of birth to two-year-olds, supporting different types of transition within your setting plus much more!
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