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A vision for early education and care

Early years organisation NDNA has launched its Blueprint for Early Education and Care to inform decision-makers and politicians to gain the best outcomes for children.

Blueprint for early education and care event

Nursery closure rates up fifty per cent on previous academic year

Nurseries in England continue to close at an alarming rate, with fifty per cent more closures in the academic year 2022-23, compared with the previous year, according to research by National Day Nurseries Association (NDNA).

MP visits nursery awarded 1000th Millie’s Mark accreditation

MP visits nursery awarded 1000th Millie’s Mark accreditation Mary Robinson MP for Cheadle visited the nursery which was awarded the 1000th Millie’s Mark in July. Millie’s Mark is the gold standard in paediatric first aid for early years settings across England and Scotland.

Early Years maths programme boosts child development by three months

A project evaluation report published by the Education Endowment Foundation (EEF) alongside a team from the Universities of York and Durham found evidence that the Maths Champions programme has improved young children’s maths and language development.

£204 million cash boost given to nurseries for childcare expansion

The investment intended to make childcare more accessible allowing more parents to return to work and stimulate economic growth is being celebrated by government as ‘the largest ever investment in childcare.’

Nursery closure rates up fifty per cent on last year

Nurseries continue to close at a faster rate than previously, with fifty per cent more closures in 2022-23 compared with the previous year, according to research by National Day Nurseries Association (NDNA).

NDNA Awards 2023 returns to celebrate sector achievements

The NDNA’s annual conference and awards evening brought members and sector experts together to celebrate their achievements in a glitzy ceremony held at Coventry Building Society Arena.

Nursery of the Year 2023 - Overall Winner Little Professors

Government to consult on further changes to the EYFS

The Department for Education has launched an eight week consultation on possible changes to the Early Years Foundation Stage as part of reforms they hope will help providers.

Childcare payments for Universal Credit overhauled after NDNA campaign

As part of the Government’s biggest ever expansion to childcare provision, low-income families will be able to access increased childcare support from 28 June.

Government is underfunding us – 95% of nurseries say

A comprehensive survey probing private, voluntary and independent nurseries’ financial sustainability has uncovered a dire picture with 85% of childcare businesses in England making a loss or only breaking even.