Press release Archives

Charity launches manifesto for the best start for Scotland’s children

The National Day Nurseries Association is calling on the next Scottish Government to give children the best start with the right policies in early learning and childcare (ELC).

Healthy Body, Happy Me 2026: Healthy Heroes

The National Day Nurseries Association (NDNA) is running its annual campaign, Healthy Body, Happy Me campaign to encourage our youngest children to live happy, healthy and fulfilled lives.

inclusive play in early years children in a line

Sector needs clarity on ‘exceptional’ grading in New Ofsted report cards

The National Day Nurseries Association (NDNA) is calling for clarity and fairness in how Ofsted applies its new inspection framework in early years settings.

Charging parents nursery guidance: Children eating healthy fruit

Government guidance could put nursery children and staff at risk

National nursery organisation slams council vote to remove parental choice from funded childcare offer

Despite a hard-fought campaign by early years and parenting organisations, West Lothian Council voted not to fund early learning and childcare (ELC) places for families who live outside West Lothian in private, voluntary, and independent (PVI) nurseries.

Council cuts would force parents to move settled nursery children or pay thousands

Campaigning organisations are urging West Lothian Council to drop its proposal to save money by no longer funding early learning and childcare (ELC) places for families who live outside the borders of West Lothian in private, voluntary, and independent (PVI) nurseries.

Group of kindergarten kids sitting closely on a floor together with teacher, providing group work. Children learning to cooperate while solving tasks.

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.