Sunlight is important for the body to receive vitamin D. We need vitamin D to help the body absorb calcium and phosphate from our diet. These minerals are important for healthy bones, teeth and muscles. Young children’s skin is more sensitive than adults and severe sunburn in childhood can lead to the development of malignant… Continue reading Sun safety for children in early years
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New Year Honour – Chief Executive of early years charity delighted to receive CBE
The Chief Executive of National Day Nurseries Association (NDNA) Purnima Tanuku has been named in the New Year Honours List 2025 with a Commander of the British Empire (CBE) honour. Purnima who is “absolutely delighted” has been honoured for services to Early Years Education following 20 year’s as Chief Executive at NDNA. In that time… Continue reading New Year Honour – Chief Executive of early years charity delighted to receive CBE
Is there more demand for childcare in your area?
Do you have concerns that your local schools are offering or planning to offer similar services to you which could impact negatively on your nursery/wraparound care business? Has your local school already put in an application? If this is likely to threaten your nursery services please contact [email protected] with more details as we are keeping a… Continue reading Is there more demand for childcare in your area?
Safe sleep in nurseries
Experts believe that good sleep habits can be learned so the early years is the best time to get started. Sleep is vital for a healthy lifestyle, resetting our brain and body, helping us combat illness and stress. The science bit Around four in ten children suffer from sleep issues – eight in ten for… Continue reading Safe sleep in nurseries
NDNA at Party Conferences: Conservative Party Conference round up
With a general election on the horizon NDNA were at the forefront of the recent Conservative Party conference, speaking to politicians and policy makers about the future of early education and childcare. NDNA’s CEO Purnima Tanuku OBE, spoke at fringe events including a panel discussion hosted by the Early Education and Childcare Coalition’s event. NDNA… Continue reading NDNA at Party Conferences: Conservative Party Conference round up
Government is underfunding us – 95% of nurseries say
A comprehensive survey probing private, voluntary and independent nurseries’ financial sustainability has uncovered a dire picture with 85% of childcare businesses in England making a loss or only breaking even. Ahead of the Comprehensive Spending Review, National Day Nurseries Association (NDNA) reveals the shocking landscape in which nurseries and childcare settings are operating, with 95%… Continue reading Government is underfunding us – 95% of nurseries say
1. All Policies and Procedures – Scotland
Download all of NDNA’s nursery policy and procedure templates for early learning and childcare providers in Scotland.
1. All Policies and Procedures – England
All Policies and Procedures – Policy and Procedure Templates – England
1. All Policies and Procedures – Wales
All Policies and Procedures – Policy and Procedure Templates – Wales
Covid isolation led to closures in up to 4 in 10 early years settings
Covid isolation drove up to four in every ten early years settings to close across England, Wales and Scotland during the spring, a new report from the Education Policy Institute (EPI) and the National Day Nurseries Association (NDNA) reveals. The survey, which is the final report from a year-long research project investigating the impact of… Continue reading Covid isolation led to closures in up to 4 in 10 early years settings
Budget: No mention of funding to support early years delivery
The Chancellor Rishi Sunak is expected to make announcements to support children and families in the upcoming Budget and Spending Review on Wednesday. Announcements will include a £500 million investment package to transform support for families. This will address the recommendations of the Leadsom Review into Early Years Healthy Development. The £500m package includes:… Continue reading Budget: No mention of funding to support early years delivery
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Infection control for nurseries regarding coronavirus / COVID-19
Symptoms The main symptoms of coronavirus / COVID-19 are: A high temperature A new continuous cough A loss or a change to sense of smell or taste. The NHS has also added further possible symptoms of COVID-19: shortness of breath feeling tired or exhausted an aching body a headache a sore throat a blocked or… Continue reading Infection control for nurseries regarding coronavirus / COVID-19