New education/childcare minister in Scotland
John Swinney MSP returns as Scotland’s First Minister following the elections earlier in May – and has now appointed his Cabinet team.
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Charity awarded Bronze Award from the Defence Employment Recognition Scheme
The National Day Nurseries Association (NDNA) has been recognised for its work supporting armed forces communities with the Bronze Award from the Armed Forces Covenant Employment Recognition Scheme (ERS).
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Manifesto launched to tackle unique challenges for day nurseries in Wales
The National Day Nurseries Association (NDNA Cymru) is calling on the next Welsh government to focus on high-quality early childhood play, learning and care to support every family in every community.
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DfE clarifies safe sleeping requirements
The Department for Education with the Lullaby Trust has written an article clarifying the planned updates to the EYFS on keeping children safe while sleeping.
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Meeting with stakeholders in West Lothian
The Scottish Greens attended NDNA’s member nursery, First Adventures, as part of their election campaign. NDNA Scotland took part in a meeting with the co-leaders to raise awareness of the challenging situation in West Lothian where the council has decided to no longer fund ELC places for children who live across the boundary, and lobby them for change.
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Councils hold back record £115m in early years funding
New Freedom of Information (FOI) findings from National Day Nurseries Association (NDNA) reveal that councils across England underspent £115m in early years funding during 2024-25. These figures are the largest underspend recorded in seven years of NDNA annual reports.
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NDNA takes part in ELC hustings
Colleagues from NDNA Scotland took part in Scotland’s early learning and childcare hustings ahead of the election next month.
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NDNA Scotland announces winner of Children’s Rights Award 2026
NDNA Scotland announces winner of Children’s Rights Award 2026
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Free spring maths activities for early years | Easter maths ideas for nurseries
We have launched our latest survey to gather vital, up to date evidence from nurseries across England on real experience from early years providers.
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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.
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