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
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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