NDNA latest news

Childcare Offer for Wales funding rate rising by 4%

The Welsh Government has announced an increase to the Childcare Offer for Wales funding rate which will rise from £6.40 to £6.67 from 6 April 2026.

Ministerial letter: changes to EYFS safer sleeping requirements

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).

Coram childcare survey: costs fall sharply for families in England as funding expands

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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Join the next wave of NDNA Maths Champions programme: 5,000 new fully funded places for nurseries in England

We have launched our latest survey to gather vital, up to date evidence from nurseries across England on real experience from early years providers.

NDNA launches annual survey for early years providers

We have launched our latest survey to gather vital, up to date evidence from nurseries across England on real experience from early years providers.

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

Maths confidence soars as three early years settings complete NDNA’s Maths Champions programme

This festive season, NDNA’s Maths Champions programme has been delighted to see early years settings across the UK embracing Christmas themes to enrich children’s early mathematical development. After reaching out to participating nurseries, our Early Years Advisers received a collection of wonderful examples showing how practitioners are embedding maths into meaningful learning experiences.

Government guidance could put nursery children and staff at risk