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.
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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.
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Ministerial letter: changes to EYFS safer sleeping requirements
Ministerial letter: changes to EYFS safer sleeping requirements
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Coram childcare survey: costs fall sharply for families in England as funding expands
Coram childcare survey: costs fall sharply for families in England as funding expands
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Join the next wave of NDNA Maths Champions programme: 5,000 new fully funded places for nurseries in England
We have launched our latest survey to gather vital, up to date evidence from nurseries across England on real experience from early years providers.
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NDNA launches annual survey for early years providers
We have launched our latest survey to gather vital, up to date evidence from nurseries across England on real experience from early years providers.
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Maths confidence soars as three early years settings complete NDNA’s Maths Champions programme
This festive season, NDNA’s Maths Champions programme has been delighted to see early years settings across the UK embracing Christmas themes to enrich children’s early mathematical development. After reaching out to participating nurseries, our Early Years Advisers received a collection of wonderful examples showing how practitioners are embedding maths into meaningful learning experiences.
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What are the changes to Government guidance and what is NDNA doing to support members?
The Department for Education has published new guidance which comes into force from April. However, one aspect (when councils can withdraw funding as a result of lower Ofsted gradings), begins with immediate effect.
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Government research shows school-based nurseries are not delivering flexible provision to its communities
Government research shows school-based nurseries are not delivering flexible provision to its communities.
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One in seven childcare professionals paid around minimum wages
The Low Pay Commission – the body which recommends minimum statutory wage rates to the Government – has published its report for 2025:
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