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Disappointment as Scottish Budget fails to address funding system inequalities

Nursery: Where the Best Start Happens – NDNA’s new campaign championing PVI nurseries

National Day Nurseries Association (NDNA) has launched its latest campaign, “Nursery: Where the Best Start Happens”, to champion the vital role that private, voluntary and independent (PVI) nurseries play in giving children aged 0-5 the best possible start in life.

Millie’s Mark launches new and improved website

Millie’s Mark, the gold standard for paediatric first aid in early years settings, has a brand-new, upgraded website.

Nine in ten UK nurseries are struggling with NMW increases ahead of the Budget

Early years settings across the UK are facing unprecedented financial pressures. Almost 90% reported that National Minimum Wage (NMW) increases are placing them under significant strain, according to a new survey by NDNA.

Nursery employment programme ready to launch for veterans and partners

Council u-turn hits Hampshire nurseries

NDNA is calling for urgent action after Hampshire County Council failed to deliver its commitment to early years funding on summer term figures, leaving settings thousands of pounds out of pocket, with some facing shortfalls of up to 50%.

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Early intervention programme Maths Champions expands to 1,810 new settings

Maths Champions expands to 1,810 new settings

NDNA recognised as one of UK’s Best Workplaces in Charity sector

The 2025 UK’s Best Workplaces in Charity & Not-For-Profit™ list was revealed yesterday by Great Place To Work® UK, recognising NDNA among the list in both the Charity and Not for Profit and Education and Training categories.

More to do to make childcare funding fairer in Scotland

Two investigations by early years charity National Day Nurseries Association have shown that nurseries and childminders still get a raw deal when delivering funded childcare in Scotland.

The prestigious NDNA nursery awards are back for 2026 to celebrate the early years sector!

NDNA is delighted to announce the launch of the NDNA awards 2026, which are now open for entries to nurseries and NDNA networks across the UK. Our awards celebration will return to the Titanic Hotel in Liverpool on Friday 5 June 2026.