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
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Early years Coronation ideas – NDNA practice special
Discover some of our favourite early years Coronation ideas and activities that can incorporated into your settings plans as part of our NDNA Practice Special. On Saturday 6 May 2023, King Charles will be crowned at Westminster Abbey. It will be an exciting weekend full of ceremony, celebration and community. Start your celebrations early with… Continue reading Early years Coronation ideas – NDNA practice special
Love pedagogy: Love-led practice in the early years
As an early years practitioner, would you use the word love when talking about your profession? If not, why not? Jane Malcolm (MPhil) NDNA Scotland Policy Manager, discusses love pedagogy, why the word ‘love’ is avoided in childcare and how you should embrace it as part of your professional identity. Why are we afraid of… Continue reading Love pedagogy: Love-led practice in the early years
Nursery and early years resource discounts with Hope
As an NDNA member you receive so many amazing benefits with Hope. From early years resources and art, to cleaning and furniture, plus so much more, you can be sure we have everything you need to run your nursery. To add the benefits to your new or existing account, it only takes 30 seconds to… Continue reading Nursery and early years resource discounts with Hope
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
#Firstfiveyearscount: Campaign supporter toolkit
Facebook/Twitter/LinkedIn Social media covers Instagram Get crafty The five-point pinwheel represents the first five years of a child’s life. Simply print, make and share with us on our social channels! Important: Activities with children must always be risk assessed, including for allergies and choking. Children must always have adequate supervision. Resources and materials must always… Continue reading #Firstfiveyearscount: Campaign supporter toolkit
NDNA quiz: SEND and Working With Parents in Nurseries
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NDNA Quiz – Schemas in early years
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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
NDNA Awards 2023 guest blog – Gogerddan Childcare
The NDNA Awards are open for 2023 and we welcome your entries for all of our award categories! We want our members to put their nursery settings and staff under the spotlight and celebrate their best achievements over the past 12 months. We’re delighted to hear from Emma Healy, Managing Director of Gogerddan Childcare, about… Continue reading NDNA Awards 2023 guest blog – Gogerddan Childcare
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Marketing opportunities with NDNA
We offer a range of cost-effective marketing opportunities to help organisations reach our members and the early years sector. We are proud to only work with organisations that share our values and ethics, and whose products and services are suitable and affordable for the childcare sector. All income received through advertising, events and sponsorship is… Continue reading Marketing opportunities with NDNA
NDNA Awards 2022: Meet our 2022 award winners: Little Lodge Nursery
The prestigious annual awards event to celebrate the fantastic achievements of our member nurseries make a return for 2023. We want our members to put their nursery settings and staff under the spotlight and celebrate their brilliance in 2023. We’re delighted to hear from Vivek Shah, Director of Little Lodge Nursery, about their experience entering… Continue reading NDNA Awards 2022: Meet our 2022 award winners: Little Lodge Nursery
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Cynnig Gofal Plant Cymru: Gwasanaeth Digidol Cenedlaethol
Fel y gwyddoch, mae gwasanaeth digidol cenedlaethol newydd Cynnig Gofal Plant Cymru yn agor i rieni fis Tachwedd eleni! Bydd hyn yn galluogi pob rhiant a darparwr gofal plant i ddefnyddio un gwasanaeth unigol i fanteisio ar y Cynnig Gofal Plant. Yn ogystal â sicrhau cysondeb ym mhrofiadau rhieni ledled Cymru, gallai gynnig gwelliant sylweddol… Continue reading Cynnig Gofal Plant Cymru: Gwasanaeth Digidol Cenedlaethol