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Nursery employment programme ready to launch for veterans and partners

Government Pulse survey shows most nursery costs higher than income

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.

Real Living Wage to rise by almost 7% from April

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.

Big increase in percentage of children attending private nurseries in Scotland

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.

Council u-turn hits Hampshire nurseries

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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Congratulations to Nursery World award winners

Many NDNA members were honoured at the annual Nursery World awards at the Brewery in London on Saturday 27 September.

NDNA Response to the Kido Nurseries cyber attack

NDNA respond to Kido Nursery cyber attack

Marketing your nursery: Nursery teacher on laptop

Early intervention programme Maths Champions expands to 1,810 new settings

Maths Champions expands to 1,810 new settings

NDNA recognised as one of UK’s Best Workplaces in Charity sector

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.

Scotland’s Childcare Guarantee calls for expanded funded hours

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.