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Government must act now to ensure nurseries can still deliver the best start in life for children

NDNA says Government must act now to ensure nurseries can still deliver the best start in life for children

Charity awarded Bronze Award from the Defence Employment Recognition Scheme

The National Day Nurseries Association (NDNA) has been recognised for its work supporting armed forces communities with the Bronze Award from the Armed Forces Covenant Employment Recognition Scheme (ERS).

Manifesto launched to tackle unique challenges for day nurseries in Wales

The National Day Nurseries Association (NDNA Cymru) is calling on the next Welsh government to focus on high-quality early childhood play, learning and care to support every family in every community.

Councils hold back record £115m in early years funding

New Freedom of Information (FOI) findings from National Day Nurseries Association (NDNA) reveal that councils across England underspent £115m in early years funding during 2024-25. These figures are the largest underspend recorded in seven years of NDNA annual reports.

NDNA Scotland announces winner of Children’s Rights Award 2026

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.

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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.