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
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Ransomware attacks: nursery cyber security
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
Parents of nursery-aged children – FAQs
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
Nursery information for parents
Oral health in early years
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
Ofsted and early years providers – FAQs
Offering a take away food service at nurseries
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
Nursery Story
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
Nursery qualifications, training and recruitment – FAQs
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
Nursery News magazine
You’ll find our previous editions of Nursery News membership magazine packed full of childcare industry news and information. Simply select the edition you’d like to download a PDF copy of below. 2025 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019
Nursery News excerpt: British Values and how to teach them
Nurseries in England and Wales are expected to actively promote “British Values”. But what does that mean and what should childcare providers be doing? Access our Prevent Duty and Fundamental British Values online course (just £7.50) here.
Nursery Insurance: Pound Gates
Nurseries operating in the UK are required by law to have insurance. There are several nursery specific insurance products on the market, and as the adage goes: ‘you never know what’s around the corner,’ so it’s vital to choose the right policy for you and your business. Nursery insurance is designed to protect you as… Continue reading Nursery Insurance: Pound Gates
Nursery inspections
Nursery inspections are imperative to ensuring that the highest quality of care is being provided to children across England, Scotland and Wales. View our guidance on inspections policy below.
Nursery business support: Early Years Business Zone
Free online nursery business support toolkit to help you sustain a healthy childcare business
Nursery air purifiers: Blueair
NDNA’s Senior Management Team
Meet NDNA’s CEO and directors.
NDNA Terms and Conditions (T&Cs)
NDNA Membership 1. Interpretation 1.1 In these terms and conditions (“Terms”) the following definitions shall apply: 2. Membership 2.1 You will become a Member when we have accepted your application; this occurs when we send to you either by e-mail or by other written notification that we have accepted you as a Member. 2.2 By… Continue reading NDNA Terms and Conditions (T&Cs)
NDNA Space Calculator
As a valued NDNA Nursery Member, you have access to a free space calculator. There is an Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) space requirement per child that is now your responsibility to work out for your setting. Previously Ofsted worked this our for providers when registering you for a set amount of children. NDNA has created… Continue reading NDNA Space Calculator
NDNA Press Room
Do you need a spokesperson? We’re happy to provide spokespeople for live and pre-recorded interviews in England, Scotland and Wales. Our spokespeople have experience across all types of media and we will always try to accommodate any interview request.
Join Us: NDNA international membership
Join early years professionals from across the world as a member of the National Day Nurseries Association (NDNA). Join us at just £176.61 per year. Join today as a NDNA International Member and benefit from our online training discounts, quality improvement support, advice on the EYFS and more. Nurseries, pre-schools and kindergartens from around the world… Continue reading Join Us: NDNA international membership