Early years blog

The Worker Protection Act for nurseries

Citation's Director of Employment Law, Gill McAteer, explains the Workers Protection Act and what your setting needs to do now

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The importance of a solid foundation in physical development in early years

A solid foundation in physical development in early years, combined with a healthy, balanced diet, is crucial for children’s overall growth and development.

How NDNA gives nursery owners a stronger voice – sharing member concerns about the expansion of nurseries in schools

Find out how NDNA gives nursery owners a stronger voice by sharing member concerns about the expansion of nurseries in schools.

Expansion of nurseries in schools meeting

Why you need to let them lead: neuroscience-based tips for promoting language, communication and emotion regulation in babies and younger toddlers – Sam Wass

In Professor Sam Wass’ research, he takes live ‘dual-brain’ recordings from young children and adults while they engage in interactions that involve language, communication and emotion regulation.

How NDNA gives nursery owners a stronger voice and holds governments to account

Discover how NDNA gives nursery owners a stronger voice and holds governments to account, plus key updates from 2023-24.

Marketing your nursery – top tips

Find out why you should be marketing your nursery and the first steps you need to take in your marketing strategy – researching and planning.

Marketing your nursery: Nursery teacher on laptop

NDNA nursery policy and procedure template updated: July 2024

Save vital time and £1000s in lawyer and consultant fees with NDNA's nursery policy template updates in 2024.

Gathering the views of children in your nursery

Find out more about gathering the views of children in your nursery in relation to the UNCRC Incorporation Scotland Act 2024.

Nursery leadership and management: How to build a team

This blog will cover nursery leadership and management of a team. It will explain the different types of team roles and how you can utilise these to make the team effective.

What are Children’s Rights Wellbeing Impact Assessments?

Find out what a Children’s Rights Wellbeing Impact Assessment is and what this means for nurseries in Scotland in relation to UNCRC.