Providing equality of opportunity for all children, may incorporate differentiating aspects of your curriculum or provision to provide meaningful learning opportunities for children with SEND. Review our top tips on differentiation against your own daily practice. Top tips for differentiation for children with SEND NDNA products to support you with this tip Disclaimer: Activities with… Continue reading Top tips: Differentiation for children with SEND
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Early Years Maths Activity: Sorting Socks
Develop children’s mathematical understanding by using everyday items to sort into matching pairs. Socks are a great way to look at patterns, similarities and differences, and provide problem solving opportunities for children. Learning aims Resources you will need Sorting Socks activity guide How can you extend this Sorting Socks activity? Provide a basket of socks,… Continue reading Early Years Maths Activity: Sorting Socks
NDNA Celebrates Talent and Professionalism at Prestigious Awards Ceremony
National Day Nurseries Association (NDNA) took to the stage to celebrate the talent, dedication and professionalism in the early years sector at its annual conference and awards ceremony. The NDNA conference 2025: ‘Every child’s story starts with early years’ brought members and sector experts together to share and inspire innovation for the future of the… Continue reading NDNA Celebrates Talent and Professionalism at Prestigious Awards Ceremony
Chancellor’s spending review plans for the future, but sector needs investment now
Today, Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered her Spending Review, setting out budgets for all government departments over the next few years. She begun by stating: “We are renewing Britain – but I know that too many people in too many parts of our country are yet to feel it.” It was anticipated that the Chancellor would… Continue reading Chancellor’s spending review plans for the future, but sector needs investment now
EYFS: in the moment planning in nurseries
Find out more about in the moment planning in nurseries and how it can benefit both children and nursery staff. What is in the moment planning? This means planning for children’s learning in the moment. It is about observing children, joining in with their play and using it to move their learning forward. How do… Continue reading EYFS: in the moment planning in nurseries
Thank you for joining myNDNA!
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My special star – Inclusive Father’s Day craft activity
Children create a bright, colourful star-shaped suncatcher to celebrate someone special in their life. The star symbolises how their special person lights up their world – whether that’s a dad, mum, grandparent, carer, or another important person. This activity offers a colourful way to celebrate love that’s adaptable, inclusive, and enjoyable. Inclusive Father’s Day activity… Continue reading My special star – Inclusive Father’s Day craft activity
SEND in early years: identifying special educational needs or disabilities
Discover how to identify and support children with potential Special Educational Needs or Disabilities (SEND). Identifying if a child has Special Educational Needs or Disabilities It is vital that all staff in your nursery are able to identify and support children who may have SEND. If you start to suspect a child in your care… Continue reading SEND in early years: identifying special educational needs or disabilities
NDNA Conference 2025: Practice Stream on Demand
Missed a live Virtual Practice stream session or want to revisit your favourite talks from the NDNA Conference 2025? Watch at your convenience and continue your professional development with insights, ideas and inspiration from leading early years experts. Your sessions:
Employment tribunals and early years: what you need to know
Running an early years’ business means you’ve already got plenty on your plate – from supporting children to managing day-to-day operations, dealing with an employment tribunal is likely the last thing you want to think about. But with 97,000 claims made in 2023/24 – and the highest award reaching £995,000 – it’s an issue that’s… Continue reading Employment tribunals and early years: what you need to know
Top tips: Supporting children with their communication and language
A well designed environment promotes social interaction, removes communication barriers and builds essential learning skills. Prioritising positive communication spaces ensures every child thrives, regardless of ability or background. Language and communication skills grow best with rich exposure to sounds, sights, speech and daily interactions with others. Explore our top tips and reflect on your daily… Continue reading Top tips: Supporting children with their communication and language
Early years activity: Fruit kebabs (The Very Hungry Caterpillar)
This week’s activity brings The Very Hungry Caterpillar story to life through a fun and interactive fruit kebab making session. As children create their own fruit kebabs, they’ll reinforce the story’s themes of healthy eating and develop their fine motor skills. It’s a great way for children to connect with the story and enjoy a… Continue reading Early years activity: Fruit kebabs (The Very Hungry Caterpillar)
Top tips – Safe bites: food safety essentials
Ensuring food safety is a key factor in safeguarding children’s health and well-being. Here are some practical, easy to follow tips designed to help you effectively manage food safety and create a secure, hygienic environment for everyone. Top tips for food safety NDNA products to support you with this tip Food Safety and Hygiene –… Continue reading Top tips – Safe bites: food safety essentials
Early years activity: Smoothie sensation
Explore healthy eating with this hands-on smoothie making activity. Children mix and match ingredients to create a sensational smoothie, supporting confidence in trying new tastes and an appreciation of healthy, nutritious food. Smoothie sensation activity learning aims This early years activity will help children to: Resources you will need Smoothie sensation activity outline How to… Continue reading Early years activity: Smoothie sensation
Managing people in a nursery
Why are nursery leadership and management skills important? Effective nursery leadership and management skills are crucial to running a successful early years settings. If a nursery is strong in this area, it will lead to a happy and high performing team, good inspection outcomes, and most importantly, better outcomes for the children. For instance, in… Continue reading Managing people in a nursery
Oral health in early years: Healthy mouths, healthy children
Find out about the importance of good oral health in early years, as well as how to support it in your setting. Looking after children’s teeth is essential for keeping their whole bodies healthy. Creating good oral health habits early is essential to preventing and controlling tooth decay. Tooth decay is largely preventable but is… Continue reading Oral health in early years: Healthy mouths, healthy children
Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in early years
Find out what FGM is, why it happens and what to do if any children in your early years setting are affected. What is Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)? FGM is a collective term for procedures that include the removal or partial removal of the external female genitalia for non-medical purposes. It is sometimes referred to… Continue reading Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in early years
Top tips: parental involvement in early years activities at home
There is an abundance of research that demonstrates the importance of parents and carers in a child’s life, and the significant impact that parental involvement in children’s education has on their learning, with positive effects that last into adulthood. Read our top tips to ensure you create supportive strategies for home learning opportunities to all… Continue reading Top tips: parental involvement in early years activities at home
Let’s get growing: Early years gardening activity
The focus for National Gardening Week (24 May – 1 June) is on new and beginner gardeners. Develop children’s curiosity and wonder for planting and gardening with our early years gardening activity. Early years gardening activity learning aims This early years activity will help children to: • Develop fine motor skills• Practice mathematical language, comparisons,… Continue reading Let’s get growing: Early years gardening activity
Effective teaching in early years
Find out what makes effective teaching in early years. Early years practitioners teach children every day. Teaching includes the many different ways in which adults help children to learn. There are many different ways practitioners help children learn. This could be in a large group, a small group or on a one to one basis.… Continue reading Effective teaching in early years