Latest news, policy and events

Minimum wages to rise at above inflation rates

National mandatory minimum wages are set to rise next year by between 6.7% and 18%.

 

The Government has accepted the Low Pay Commission recommendations that the National Living Wage rises from £11.44 to £12.21 from April 2025. This 6.7% rise will benefit anyone aged 21 and over. The Labour Government’s intention is to give one wage rate to all adults aged over 18 but this will happen in stages.

For adults aged 18 to 20 the National Minimum Wage will be increased from its current rate of £8.60 to £10 for 2025-26. This is a jump of 16%.

Apprentices and those aged 16 and 17 will receive the biggest rise from £6.40 to £7.55 per hour, 18% more than they are paid currently.

Read more
Competition time - Feature on our Nursery News front cover for spring 2025!

Competition time – Feature on our Nursery News front cover for spring 2025!

To celebrate the launch of Healthy Body, Happy Me in March 2025, we want our members to submit photos which could feature on our front page of Nursery News magazine in Spring 2025. Entries close on 31 January.
Enter our competition
Join FREE funded Maths Champion programme

Join FREE funded Maths Champion programme

Maths Champions is an online professional development programme with 12 months access. This innovative programme is proven to boost children’s Maths and Language attainment by three months.
Find out more

Join us for NDNA's 12 days of Christmas

Christmas EYFS FREE activities and ideas for your nursery setting

 

Join us for 12 days of early years Christmas ideas to get stuck into at your nursery. These fun, festive activities and ideas are FREE, so try them out at your setting!

 

Find out more

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.
Join NDNA