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Charity celebrates National Numeracy Day in Maths Champions nurseries

Maths Champions visit at Toy Box Day Nursery

New Welsh Government has ambitious childcare plans

Wales has voted in a new First Minister Rhun ap Iorwerth who has announced his new cabinet. His Deputy First Minister, Sioned Williams, will also have the brief for delivering Plaid Cymru’s expansion plans.

New education/childcare minister in Scotland

John Swinney MSP returns as Scotland’s First Minister following the elections earlier in May – and has now appointed his Cabinet team.

DfE clarifies safe sleeping requirements

The Department for Education with the Lullaby Trust has written an article clarifying the planned updates to the EYFS on keeping children safe while sleeping.

Meeting with stakeholders in West Lothian

The Scottish Greens attended NDNA’s member nursery, First Adventures, as part of their election campaign. NDNA Scotland took part in a meeting with the co-leaders to raise awareness of the challenging situation in West Lothian where the council has decided to no longer fund ELC places for children who live across the boundary, and lobby them for change.

NDNA takes part in ELC hustings

Colleagues from NDNA Scotland took part in Scotland’s early learning and childcare hustings ahead of the election next month.

Free spring maths activities for early years | Easter maths ideas for nurseries

We have launched our latest survey to gather vital, up to date evidence from nurseries across England on real experience from early years providers.

Childcare Offer for Wales funding rate rising by 4%

The Welsh Government has announced an increase to the Childcare Offer for Wales funding rate which will rise from £6.40 to £6.67 from 6 April 2026.

Ministerial letter: changes to EYFS safer sleeping requirements

Coram childcare survey: costs fall sharply for families in England as funding expands