The Welsh Government has announced today that the funding rate for three and four-year-olds across the country will increase by an additional 40p from April. In December the rate review agreed a new funding rate for childcare places of £6 from April 2025. But following negotiations with Welsh Liberal Democrat Leader, MS Jane Dodds, it… Continue reading Funding rate for Wales for three and four year olds to increase to £6.40
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The NDNA nursery awards are back for 2025!
NDNA is pleased to announce the launch of the NDNA Awards 2025, sponsored by Hope, which are now open for entries to nurseries and NDNA networks across the UK. The prestigious awards spotlight and celebrate leading talent in the early years sector and the winners of nine of the awards will be announced and… Continue reading The NDNA nursery awards are back for 2025!
Large parts of UK classed as “childcare deserts”
A new report looking at childcare availability and accessibility in nine European countries and Australia showed England as being the second worst, next to France. Scotland was in the top three after two Nordic countries and Wales was mid-table. According to the report by Victoria University in Melbourne, 45% of England is a “childcare desert”,… Continue reading Large parts of UK classed as “childcare deserts”
Scrap business rates and support sector – Education Committee report concludes
The Education Committee published its long-awaited report following its inquiry into childcare, recommending more financial support for nurseries and measures to improve recruitment and retention. It’s main message was that the Government: “has more work to do and should consider wider policy changes to ensure children benefit from high quality affordable childcare and to help… Continue reading Scrap business rates and support sector – Education Committee report concludes
National Minimum Standards refreshed – Wales
The National Minimum Standards was refreshed and published on 18 May following the consultation that NDNA Cymru responded to. These changes come into force immediately. https://www.gov.wales/written-statement-refreshed-national-minimum-standards-regulated-childcare Main changes include safeguarding training requirements, paediatric first aid, supernumerary staff requirement and staff who are working towards qualifications, on page two and three of the new NMS. Purnima… Continue reading National Minimum Standards refreshed – Wales
Tax-Free Childcare Webinar
When: 28 February 2023 10-11.30am Location: Virtual Audience: for local authorities/councils, and family-facing professionals If you work with families across the public, private and/or voluntary sectors and want to find out more about increasing the take up of Tax-Free Childcare, this webinar will help and equip you with ideas and tools that motivate parents to… Continue reading Tax-Free Childcare Webinar
Cynnig Gofal Plant Cymru: Gwasanaeth Digidol Cenedlaethol
Fel y gwyddoch, mae gwasanaeth digidol cenedlaethol newydd Cynnig Gofal Plant Cymru yn agor i rieni fis Tachwedd eleni! Bydd hyn yn galluogi pob rhiant a darparwr gofal plant i ddefnyddio un gwasanaeth unigol i fanteisio ar y Cynnig Gofal Plant. Yn ogystal â sicrhau cysondeb ym mhrofiadau rhieni ledled Cymru, gallai gynnig gwelliant sylweddol… Continue reading Cynnig Gofal Plant Cymru: Gwasanaeth Digidol Cenedlaethol
Anti-racist shout out – Childcare and Play Sector
Welsh Government recently published the Anti-racist Wales Action Plan, it is designed to tackle systemic and institutionalised racism. The actions within the plan are set against the vision of becoming an anti-racist nation by 2030. The Anti-racist Wales Action Plan sets out the goals and actions for Welsh Government, local authorities, statutory bodies and third… Continue reading Anti-racist shout out – Childcare and Play Sector
NDNA July network chairs meeting
Monday, 4 July 2022, 11.00am-12.40pm (via Zoom) Please find in this article a summary of the England Network Chairs’ Meeting of 4th July 2022. We have summarised the key points raised by the Network Chairs. They represent 44 networks across England. Networks allow nursery providers to share experiences and establish a collective voice to ensure… Continue reading NDNA July network chairs meeting