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Welcome to myNDNA’s resources page. You can find a wealth of practical activities and tips set to inspire young minds and help you in improving your practice.  

I can’t log in to the website Please contact us here. Find out more about our free online early years community myNDNA here. Where are the free policies and procedures to download? Log in to the website and go to the shop page here, add the policies you want to your cart and ‘purchase’ them for free through… Continue reading Membership FAQs

Expert advice for peace of mind – NDNA Members have access to our free legal helpline for nurseries, open 24/7. To use the helpline, simply have your membership number ready and call 02921 153812 to speak to a solicitor at Arc Legal about: Contracts with parents  Landlord disputes  Health and safety  Debt recovery  Taxation and VAT And… Continue reading Legal advice for nurseries

Want to feature here? Contact our Corporate Partnerships team on 01484 407070 or email [email protected] NDNA’s partners have been chosen as we believe they offer good quality products and services which can help our members to save time and money. Whilst we assist all commercial partners in marketing activities, we broker commission income from some to… Continue reading Childcare and early years discounts

Whether you’re currently operating in the sector, diversifying or simply want some market research, we can help you through various marketing opportunities. With thousands of members, our channels reach the decision-makers you’re searching for. Click on the buttons below to find out more or contact our Corporate Partnerships team 01484 407070 and [email protected]

Symbols used worldwide to communication and reading What are Widgit Symbols? Widgit Symbols are used worldwide to aid communication and reading. Learning to read and write can be very difficult, especially when new concepts are being introduced. Young children can also find a new environment daunting and hard to navigate. Widgit Symbols add support to… Continue reading Widgit Symbols for nurseries

What is Vitamin Angels? Vitamin Angels is a US based non-governmental organisation working globally to reduce micro-nutrient deficiencies in vulnerable populations around the world. Their mission is to help populations at risk of malnutrition, specifically pregnant women, new mothers, and children under five, gain access to life changing vitamins and minerals. It is currently serving over… Continue reading Vitamin Angels: child nutrition in nurseries

Here you will find a range of useful links to support you through parenthood throughout England, Scotland and Wales. UK-wide England Scotland Wales Need some advice now? You’ll find answers to some of the most commonly asked questions in our FAQ section.

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Contact TTS Early Years Telephone: 0800 318 686Website: tts-group.co.uk/early-yearsTwitter: @TTS_EarlyYearsFacebook: @TTS_Group Instagram: @TTS_EarlyYears TTS NDNA member discount terms and conditions: Visit TTS online

Patricia Hanson, NDNA’s previous Director of Strategic Partnerships and Development, was interviewed live by Talk Radio Europe about the dangers to nurseries of popular game Pokemon Go.

The role of the nursery in terror and trauma.

Debt recovery:  I’m owed a debt for services already provided.  There appears to be no dispute over the debt, but the parent is no longer responding to emails or letters.   A letter should be sent to the client ahead of action being taken. Our free Legal Helpline for NDNA members can help with the drafting of this. If… Continue reading Supporting nursery parents/carers – FAQs

Join us now and benefit from reassuring advice and time-saving resources that will give your new nursery the best start. Setting up a nursery is a dream for many, but there is so much to think about. Whether it is researching the market, creating all the policy templates and contracts with parents, understanding the curriculum… Continue reading Starting a nursery – NDNA membership

Discover everything you need to know about how to safeguard a child at nursery here What is safeguarding and child protection? As professionals who care for children every day at nursery, safeguarding and child protection in nurseries is a vital element of your daily practice:  Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) changed on 1 September.… Continue reading Safeguarding and child protection in nurseries

Hire our rooms in Huddersfield for your meeting or training event. NDNA is based at The National Early Years Enterprise Centre in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, close to junction 25 of the M62 and easily accessible from Huddersfield and the surrounding areas of Halifax, Leeds and Bradford. The Enterprise Centre has two high-quality and modern rooms… Continue reading Rooms for hire in Huddersfield

Following high profile Ransomware cyber attacks including one which affected the NHS, the City of London Police’s National Fraud Intelligence Bureau has issued an alert urging both individuals and businesses to follow protection advice. What is Ransomware? Ransomware is a form of malicious software (Malware) that enables cyber criminals to remotely lock down files on your… Continue reading Ransomware attacks: nursery cyber security

What is the early years curriculum that nurseries use? England – Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS): All nurseries registered with Ofsted must follow the EYFS. The EYFS covers children from 0-5 years and children complete the EYFS at the end of their reception year at school. The EYFS is a play-based curriculum as research tells… Continue reading Parents of nursery-aged children – FAQs