Latest news, policy and events
Nursery: Where the Best Start Happens – NDNA’s new campaign championing PVI nurseries
We are proud to champion the vital role that private, voluntary and independent (PVI) nurseries play in giving children aged 0–5 years the best possible start in life.
As the backbone of early years education in the UK, PVI nurseries are already delivering high-quality care, education and support to families across every community – and we are so proud of you.
Let’s change the narrative and highlight the need for equitable treatment across all early years settings.
NDNA is lobbying for:
- Investment in workforce development and retention
- Fair, sustainable funding for PVI nurseries
- Recognition of their role in the Best Start in Life strategy.
We need to raise the profile of what you do, and have been doing for decades, to give children the best start in life.
Find out about the campaign
Above inflation funding rates announced for 2026-27
The Government has published its new hourly funding rates for the funded early education and childcare entitlements for 2026-27. All three rates will increase at a higher rate than the National Living Wage rise.
Read more
NDNA Awards 2026: Deadline extended
The deadline to submit your NDNA Award entries and for parents and carers to submit their votes for entries in Nursery of the Year, Practitioner of the Year and Community Support/Charity Fundraising is 16 January.
Enter your setting
EYFS safeguarding reforms – recorded webinar
Understand the new safeguarding reforms which came into effect in September 2025 with NDNA’s early years experts with our recorded webinar.
This recorded webinar explains the new EYFS safeguarding reforms which come into force September 2025. The recording will cover the key changes for each area and the implications this will have for your practice. It will look at the actions your setting will need to take to ensure compliance.
NDNA members – get your copy to share with your staff and team for just £10.
Order our recorded webinar
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.
