Early years membership organisation National Day Nurseries Association (NDNA) and the Education Policy Institute (EPI) have launched the fourth and final survey in their year-long research project looking at the effects of the pandemic on the early years workforce. As the numbers of positive cases subside during the spring months, this survey looks at how… Continue reading Final piece of research in year-long Covid study launched
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Joint statement about vaccinations
Leading early years organisations National Day Nurseries Association (NDNA), Professional Association for Childcare and Early Years (PACEY) and Early Years Alliance have joined forces to put out a statement calling for certainty regarding vaccinations for early years workers: “We are aware that a number of early years providers and their staff have been able to… Continue reading Joint statement about vaccinations
Latest research: Early years sector is heavily reliant on the furlough scheme
Nurseries, pre-schools, and other early years settings have been heavily reliant on the government’s Coronavirus Job Retention scheme during the height of the winter lockdown, a new report from the Education Policy Institute (EPI) and National Day Nurseries Association (NDNA) finds. The report, which looks at how early years settings in England, Scotland and Wales… Continue reading Latest research: Early years sector is heavily reliant on the furlough scheme
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Education Secretary puts climate change at the heart of education
In the midst of the COP26 summit, the Education Secretary, Nadhim Zahawi MP, has come out today to empower nursery children to take action on the environment in his new aim to “put climate change at the heart of education”. His vision intends to highlight the importance of conserving and protecting our planet, encouraging children… Continue reading Education Secretary puts climate change at the heart of education
Blossom Educational offer financial incentives to England nurseries
The leading all-in-one Nursery Management Software company, Blossom Educational, is collaborating with the National Day Nurseries Association, NDNA, to provide further support to the nursery sector during what will no doubt be a challenging 2021; with below average occupancy rates and increasing operating costs. Founded by nursery practitioners, managers and education consultants, Blossom remains a… Continue reading Blossom Educational offer financial incentives to England nurseries
Give equal access to testing for all early years workers
The Department for Education’s announcement that early years workers in private and voluntary run settings must attend community testing centres while maintained nurseries and nursery classes in schools get ‘at-home’ test kits delivered demonstrates how the sector has been treated. The announcement means that staff in private, voluntary and independently (PVI) run nurseries and preschools… Continue reading Give equal access to testing for all early years workers
NDNA employees trek through all 3 nations
A group of National Day Nurseries Association (NDNA) employees have challenged themselves to “virtually” walk, jog and run between their 3 main offices in England, Wales and Scotland in April. The group of 12 – who live across England and near Edinburgh – “set off” from NDNA’s head office in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire on 1… Continue reading NDNA employees trek through all 3 nations
NDNA urges nurseries to nurture children with nature
The National Day Nurseries Association (NDNA)’s annual Healthy Body Happy Me campaign is taking place next week (22 March – 26 March). The theme of this year’s campaign is Nurture with Nature. Nature nurtures us and is good for both our physical and mental well-being as well as inspiring curiosity in children. This campaign is… Continue reading NDNA urges nurseries to nurture children with nature
Unprecedented coalition urges Govt rethink of recovery plans for children
NDNA is part of a cross-sector group of educationalists, charities, business leaders, unions and young people who have urged the Government to reconsider its pandemic recovery measures for children and young people, asking them to urgently boost investment. In two separate letters to the Prime Minister, coordinated by Fair Education Alliance and the National Children’s… Continue reading Unprecedented coalition urges Govt rethink of recovery plans for children
Research project to see how positive cases are impacting on early years staff
Leading UK early years organisation National Day Nurseries Association (NDNA) and the Education Policy Institute (EPI) are launching the third survey in their year-long research project looking at the effect of the Covid-19 pandemic on the early years workforce. With the Covid-19 cases at their peak in January 2021, this survey will look at how… Continue reading Research project to see how positive cases are impacting on early years staff
Hard work of nurseries recognised in Daynurseries.co.uk annual awards
Daynurseries.co.uk has announced the winners of its annual Nursery Awards 2021. The awards recognise 20 of the top rated Nurseries in each region of the UK and the Top 20 Day Nursery Groups in the UK based on reviews from parents/individuals responsible for a child. There are 12 regional/country specific categories for each area of… Continue reading Hard work of nurseries recognised in Daynurseries.co.uk annual awards
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Work for NDNA: Associate trainer roles
Become an associate trainer for NDNA to deliver training or undertake quality visits across the early years sector. Qualified early years trainers: England, Scotland, Wales We are recruiting to our associate bank of qualified early years trainers across England, Scotland and Wales. We are looking for trainers with experience in either early years practice or… Continue reading Work for NDNA: Associate trainer roles
Careers at NDNA
If you want to play your part in the future of the childcare sector, then come and work for NDNA! About NDNA National Day Nurseries Association is a national charity and membership association specifically for nurseries. We work in partnership with nurseries, local authorities, national government and a range of partners to develop an environment… Continue reading Careers at NDNA
Early education leads to better outcomes at school
According to the Study of Early Education and Development (SEED) Impact Study on Early Education Use and Child Outcomes up to age seven years, attending early education of any type was associated with better academic results in school. The study produced by academics at the University of Oxford reported that: • All types of early education led… Continue reading Early education leads to better outcomes at school
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Reducing plastic waste and single-use plastic at nursery
Plastic, plastic everywhere… early childhood consultant Sue Asquith takes a look at ways you can reduce single-use plastic and plastic waste at your childcare setting. The (BIG) plastic problem Everyone has heard of the 2018 BBC documentary Blue Planet 2, and how it showed the devastating and increasing impact of plastics on our planet, right?… Continue reading Reducing plastic waste and single-use plastic at nursery
Life as a nursery & early years apprentice
Apprenticeships are a great way for young people wanting to work in early years and childcare to build and develop their skills and knowledge and open the door to a rewarding career. How can I qualify to become an early years practitioner? Most childcare qualifications can be gained while you work in a setting. Apprenticeships… Continue reading Life as a nursery & early years apprentice