Two professional development programmes designed by NDNA aimed at increasing practitioner skills, knowledge and confidence in delivering early maths, language and communication have secured funding for 18 London boroughs.
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Early years Maths Champions programme receives funding for expansion
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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.
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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).
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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.
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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.
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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.’
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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).
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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.
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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.
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