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First membership body supporting early education and care professionals  

The Institute of Early Years Education has been launched today (Wednesday 7th August).  It is the first UK-wide professional membership body for all individuals working, or aspiring to work, in the early education and care sector.   Powered by National Day Nurseries Association (NDNA), the Institute supports the personal and professional development of early education… Continue reading First membership body supporting early education and care professionals  

Nursery staff well-being

According to the World Health Organisation, mental health is: “a state of well-being, in which every individual realises his or her own potential, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully and is able to make a contribution to her or his community.” What role does your work as a… Continue reading Nursery staff well-being

Managing a nursery team – FAQs

An employee is under performing in their role. How can I deal with this?  Your options will depend on a number of factors including the employee’s length of service, the terms of their employment contract and whether or not there is any underlying reason for the poor performance. Depending on all the circumstances, NDNA’s free Legal… Continue reading Managing a nursery team – FAQs

A further 800 settings to benefit from successful early maths intervention

Thousands of children in 800 early years settings across England will be able to benefit from an effective early maths intervention. Thanks to Education Endowment Foundation (EEF) and the Department for Education’s Accelerator funding, practitioners in 800 additional nurseries, nursery schools and pre-schools will be able to  participate in the Maths Champions Programme. National Day… Continue reading A further 800 settings to benefit from successful early maths intervention

The week of the Manifestos

This week we’ve seen the Liberal Democrats, Conservatives and Labour party unveil their 2024 election manifestos including their key pledges to the early years and childcare.  Here’s a summary. Liberal Democrats key manifesto points published 10 June Protect and support the rights and wellbeing of every child by: Give parents genuine flexibility and choice in… Continue reading The week of the Manifestos

Minister visits nursery to find out about Maths Champions initiative 

Children, Families and Wellbeing Minister David Johnston OBE visited a nursery in Surbiton to find out about how the Maths Champions programme is supporting young children’s learning. The Minister took a tour of Advantage Day Nursery to see close up how early years Maths Champions are improving children’s outcomes in numeracy and language skills. The programme… Continue reading Minister visits nursery to find out about Maths Champions initiative 

PANCo Training Qualification Supports Prevention of Obesity in Early Years

Launching this week, NDNA’s PANCo training, qualification and specialist role promotes positive nutrition and physical activity to support the prevention of obesity within early years settings. A PANCo (Physical Activity and Nutrition Co-ordinator), is a named and qualified member of staff who leads on the health and well-being within an early years setting, champions best… Continue reading PANCo Training Qualification Supports Prevention of Obesity in Early Years

Could your nursery be the next Wales Nursery of the Year 2024?

Winners of the NDNA Wales Nursery of t2023he Year Awards

Nominate your nursery for the NDNA Nursery Awards 2024 With only one month left until the NDNA Awards 2024 nominations close for this year, here we share the experiences of last year’s winners of the Wales Nursery of the Year 2023 Award. St Aubin Nursery, based in Roath, won the Wales Nursery of the Year… Continue reading Could your nursery be the next Wales Nursery of the Year 2024?

PANCo Resources

Our PANCo training, qualification and specialist role is a beacon for quality provision in the early years. The PANCo training programme is a well-being in action intervention that promotes positive nutrition and physical activity to support the prevention of obesity within early years settings. Our PANCo qualification gives early years educators a robust knowledge base… Continue reading PANCo Resources

Voters say that early education reform key in General Election   

A new report from the Early Education and Childcare Coalition (EECC) – of which NDNA is a member – launched today has revealed that for 42% of British voters, childcare and early education reform will be key in their decision about who to vote for in the general election.  The new report ‘Pulse Check: Public… Continue reading Voters say that early education reform key in General Election   

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NDNA Cymru Early Years Case Studies & Best Practice

Read NDNA Cymru early years case studies showcasing our projects and best practice happening at nurseries across Wales. Camau case studies October 2024: Little Stars Nursery September 2024: Highway Nursery March 2024: Lullabyz Nursery December 2022: Coleg y Cymoedd Day Nursery, Ystrad Mynach April 2024: Mrs Puddleducks March 2024: The Hollies Daycare Nursery December 2023:… Continue reading NDNA Cymru Early Years Case Studies & Best Practice

Curriculum for Wales: Nursery leadership in Wales

The importance of effective leadership should not be underestimated. Effective leaders bring people together and influence the ethos, values, innovation and growth of the people and organisations they lead. Leaders can influence patterns of behaviour, beliefs and motivation. When implementing a significant change to practice, such as the introduction of a new curriculum, effective leadership… Continue reading Curriculum for Wales: Nursery leadership in Wales

Ofsted report: 98% still good or outstanding but more recent inspection concerns

Her Majesty’s Chief Inspector Amanda Spielman launched Ofsted’s Annual Report 2020-21 today. The report covered the year to September 2021 during which the Inspectorate carried out fewer inspections than normal due to closures and restrictions. Although 98% of nurseries and pre-schools still remain judged as good (76%) or outstanding (22%) there are concerns about the numbers… Continue reading Ofsted report: 98% still good or outstanding but more recent inspection concerns

Child of the North report: Inequalities have worsened during pandemic

A report published today by the Northern Health Science Alliance, Child of the North: Building a fairer future after Covid-19 paints a stark picture caused by chronic underfunding in the North of England. Inequalities which existed before Covid have deepened, with children in the North East, North West and Yorkshire and Humber being disproportionately affected. They now… Continue reading Child of the North report: Inequalities have worsened during pandemic

NDNA Early Years Advisers

NDNA’s Early Years Advisers all have many years of in-depth experience in early years practice. They keep abreast of new childcare developments and research, which puts them in the best position to give advice and support to our members on all kinds of early years issues, and to promote the highest quality standards. Find out… Continue reading NDNA Early Years Advisers