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Childcare and early years webinars

NDNA hosts childcare and early years webinars on hot topics throughout the year from the EYFS, to the Budget and more. Exclusively for NDNA members, see our current and past recordings below.

NDNA Awards 2023 returns to celebrate sector achievements

The NDNA’s annual conference and awards evening brought members and sector experts together to celebrate their achievements in a glitzy ceremony held at Coventry Building Society Arena. Celebrity guest Jenny Powell returned for a second year to host the awards, telling the room: “It is a delight to see the room full of early years… Continue reading NDNA Awards 2023 returns to celebrate sector achievements

Audit Scotland: Roll-out of 1140 hours leaves sector fragile

Audit Scotland have today published their review of the progress of delivery of the 1140 hours expansion. Whilst it was noted that the Scottish Government, councils, and partners did well to increase early learning and childcare (ELC) provision to 1,140 hours a year per child, despite the challenge of the Covid-19 pandemic. They also note… Continue reading Audit Scotland: Roll-out of 1140 hours leaves sector fragile

National Minimum Standards refreshed – Wales

The National Minimum Standards was refreshed and published on 18 May following the consultation that NDNA Cymru responded to. These changes come into force immediately. https://www.gov.wales/written-statement-refreshed-national-minimum-standards-regulated-childcare Main changes include safeguarding training requirements, paediatric first aid, supernumerary staff requirement and staff who are working towards qualifications, on page two and three of the new NMS. Purnima… Continue reading National Minimum Standards refreshed – Wales

Woodwork in early years

There is something really special about woodwork in early years. It is so different from other activities. The smell and feel of wood, using real tools, working with a natural material, the sounds of hammering and sawing, hands and minds working together to express their imagination and to solve problems, the use of strength and… Continue reading Woodwork in early years

NDNA partners with Hope to secure more discounts for nurseries

National Day Nurseries Association (NDNA) is announcing a new commercial partnership with educational resources supplier Hope. The partnership with Hope, part of the Findel family of brands, will offer new benefits for NDNA members including discounts on over 32,000 products. Hope is the home of everything nurseries need for their settings. From role play and… Continue reading NDNA partners with Hope to secure more discounts for nurseries

Meet the Minister at NDNA’s Annual Nursery Conference

Children, Families and Wellbeing Minister Claire Coutinho will be attending National Day Nurseries Association (NDNA)’s conference in June. The MP for East Surrey, whose brief includes early years and childcare, will be delivering her keynote speech at the Shaping the Future of Childcare: Making the First Five Years Count conference on Friday 9 June. Delegates… Continue reading Meet the Minister at NDNA’s Annual Nursery Conference

NDNA webinar: Responding to the 2023 budget

The Chancellor has announced an expansion of funded childcare. Join NDNA’s Chief Executive, Purnima Tanuku OBE and Director of Policy Jonathan Broadbery as they share the latest information on the announcements and discuss the challenges and opportunities that may follow. We invited our members to join Purnima and Jonathan as they discussed the 2023 Budget announcement, further insights and… Continue reading NDNA webinar: Responding to the 2023 budget

Tax-Free Childcare Webinar

When: 28 February 2023 10-11.30am Location: Virtual Audience: for local authorities/councils, and family-facing professionals If you work with families across the public, private and/or voluntary sectors and want to find out more about increasing the take up of Tax-Free Childcare, this webinar will help and equip you with ideas and tools that motivate parents to… Continue reading Tax-Free Childcare Webinar

“Beat the Budget” tickets for NDNA’s Annual Nursery Conference

Today (17 Jan) National Day Nurseries Association (NDNA) launches its annual national nursery conference with reduced price tickets. A total of 50 cheaper “Beat the Budget” tickets for the Shaping the Future of Childcare: Making the First Five Years Count conference on Friday 9 June are available on a first come first served basis. Half… Continue reading “Beat the Budget” tickets for NDNA’s Annual Nursery Conference

NDNA launches cost of delivery survey for nurseries

NDNA is asking the nursery and  early years sector across England, Scotland and Wales to fill in a short survey asking key questions to see the impact of rising costs on childcare businesses and charities. As providers face a number of pressures the design of the survey has been cut down to minimise the number… Continue reading NDNA launches cost of delivery survey for nurseries

Supporting refugees

In February, Russian forces invaded Ukraine. The first European war for decades threw the spotlight onto the millions of women and children who were displaced. Nurseries have been caring for refugees for years – some give their experiences to Nursery News. Ukrainian staff at Beach Babies, Cambridgeshire “On behalf of all Ukrainians, we are lucky… Continue reading Supporting refugees