National Minimum Standards refreshed – Wales
The National Minimum Standards was refreshed and published on 18 May following the consultation that NDNA Cymru responded to. These changes come into force immediately.
Read moreTax-Free Childcare: Parents only using half of accounts
The Government has published its latest statistics for Tax-Free Childcare showing that half of all open accounts are not even used.
Read moreCynnig Gofal Plant Cymru: Gwasanaeth Digidol Cenedlaethol
Fel y gwyddoch, mae gwasanaeth digidol cenedlaethol newydd Cynnig Gofal Plant Cymru yn agor i rieni fis Tachwedd eleni! Bydd hyn yn galluogi pob rhiant a darparwr gofal plant i ddefnyddio un gwasanaeth unigol i fanteisio ar y Cynnig Gofal Plant.
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Anti-racist shout out – Childcare and Play Sector
Welsh Government recently published the Anti-racist Wales Action Plan, it is designed to tackle systemic and institutionalised racism. The actions within the plan are set against the vision of becoming an anti-racist nation by 2030.
Read moreGovernment rejects calls for review into early years funding system
The Government has responded to a report, published by the Petitions Committee which called for a review into the current childcare system.
Read moreGovernment 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.
Read moreReal Living Wage rise announced in the UK
The Real Living Wage has increased today to £9.90 in the UK and to £11.05 in London.
Read moreNDNA appoints two new Directors
National Day Nurseries Association (NDNA) has appointed a Director of Policy and Communications and a new Director of Business Development as part of plans to enhance the support and representation the sector needs at this critical time.
Read moreNDNA tells MPs simplify funding rules to help parents and providers
NDNA tells MPs simplify funding rules to help parents and providers
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