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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.

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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

In 2019, we explored oral health in our Healthy Body, Happy Me campaign with the British Dental Association. Get Social We’d love to see you getting involved in Healthy Body, Happy Me with your nursery children. Share your posts with #HealthyBodyHappyMe and tag us or email [email protected].   /ndna.org.uk @ndnatalk @ndnatalk With thanks to our supporters Products featured in the campaign activity… Continue reading Oral health in early years

NDNA interviewed Lisa Cronk, Director of The Hollies Nursery in Cardiff for its Nursery News magazine. Hollies has recently set up a new venture offering a takeaway meal service, which has gone down a treat with busy parents. Download the take away food article below. Login and access all back copies of Nursery News here or join… Continue reading Offering a take away food service at nurseries

The all-round, time saving and user-friendly nursery management tool Who we are: Nursery Story is an easy-to-use software that brings joy and ease to nursery management by simplifying day-to-day operations, improving children’s learning process and creating strong parent partnerships with instant messages and parent app. Nurseries are vital to the economy and the future of our children but with COVID-19… Continue reading Nursery Story

Do I need a second reference if someone has only worked at one nursery before? A character reference from a reliable and relevant source should support an application. Could you get one from a teacher/trainer/college lecturer who has known them for a reasonable period of time?   Other options could include the head of any volunteer… Continue reading Nursery qualifications, training and recruitment – FAQs

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