Large parts of UK classed as “childcare deserts”
A new report looking at childcare availability and accessibility in nine European countries and Australia showed England as being the second worst, next to France.
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Independent review of joint inspection arrangements
Independent review of joint inspection arrangements
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Landmark as nurseries welcome funded nine month old children for the first time
Landmark as nurseries welcome funded nine month old children for the first time
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PVI nurseries will be included in Ofsted reforms but not this year
PVI nurseries will be included in Ofsted reforms but not this year
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Two councils in Scotland still to decide on childcare funding rates
Two councils in Scotland still to decide on childcare funding rates
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Capital grant for childcare expansion reached very few providers nine months on
An NDNA investigation into the £100 million Childcare Expansion Capital Grant has found that less than 5% of the funds have been distributed.
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Support launched to help parents make the first five years count
Read more about NDNA's #Firstfiveyearscount campaign resources for supporting parents and their children on their nursery journey.
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First membership body supporting early education and care professionals
First membership body supporting early education and care professionals
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