The latest Government Pulse survey of providers from 2024-25 showed that nurseries are still under a lot of financial stress and struggling to expand in order to meet demand for funded places.
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The Real Living Wage (RLW) is set to rise from April 2026 by almost 7%, increasing to £13.45 per hour (an 85p rise) across the UK and £14.80 (a 95p rise) in London. The RLW is voluntary with many large and small companies, including a number of nurseries across the UK, choosing to sign up to demonstrate their commitment to fair pay.
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New research published today (7 October) showed that more families in Scotland were choosing to send their children to private and voluntary nurseries. The Scottish Household Survey 2024 Childcare report revealed that 32% of households with children aged up to five used private nurseries compared with just 24% in private nurseries in 2018.
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NDNA is calling for urgent action after Hampshire County Council failed to deliver its commitment to early years funding on summer term figures, leaving settings thousands of pounds out of pocket, with some facing shortfalls of up to 50%.
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Many NDNA members were honoured at the annual Nursery World awards at the Brewery in London on Saturday 27 September.
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Maths Champions expands to 1,810 new settings
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The 2025 UK’s Best Workplaces in Charity & Not-For-Profit™ list was revealed yesterday by Great Place To Work® UK, recognising NDNA among the list in both the Charity and Not for Profit and Education and Training categories.
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Pregnant Then Screwed Scotland has launched a new campaign: Scotland’s Childcare Guarantee. The charity highlights the urgent need for reform, with many families currently struggling to afford childcare.
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Olivia Bailey and Josh MacAlister have been appointed as the new junior education ministers
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