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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 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.

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.  

NDNA Early Years Advisers

NDNA’s Early Years Advisers all have many years of in-depth experience in early years practice. They keep abreast of new childcare developments and research, which puts them in the best position to give advice and support to our members on all kinds of early years issues, and to promote the highest quality standards. Find out… Continue reading NDNA Early Years Advisers

NDNA Conference

Details of our NDNA Conference 2026 will be launching soon! With thanks to our headline Conference sponsors

NDNA Campaigns

Here you can find our campaigns and causes we are lobbying for which support your nursery and highlight the positive work that nurseries do. Campaigns we support Campaigns we support Looking for support for your campaign? If you would like NDNA to consider supporting your campaign, please email us with full details:

NDNA Strategic Board of Trustees

Our Board of Trustees is ultimately responsible for the good governance of the charity and ensuring that NDNA works to fulfill its mission of promoting quality in early years. The Board is comprised of 8 Trustees and a number of co-opted Trustees with specific expertise. Trustees chair member forums, represent on NDNA policy committees and… Continue reading NDNA Strategic Board of Trustees

NDNA Awards 2026

See our NDNA 2025 winners below Download the NDNA Awards supplement for 2025 which showcases all of our wonderful winners and finalists in each of our Award categories. A huge congratulations to our winners!