Scotland’s new Minister for Children and Young People Clare Haughey will be speaking to nursery owners and managers across the country about the future of early learning and childcare (ELC) and how UNCRC Incorporation will impact on ELC at a free event. National Day Nurseries Association (NDNA) Scotland organises two free events for members… Continue reading New minister speaking at free member event
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Business Rates – Scotland
Since 1 April 2018 all Scottish nursery businesses receive full business rates relief following lobbying by NDNA and our members. Applying for day nursery business rates relief From 1 April 2018, nursery businesses in Scotland can apply for full business rates relief. A Scottish Government spokesperson said: “You must make sure that you apply to… Continue reading Business Rates – Scotland
Easy as ABC – NDNA hosts our biggest virtual event
Early years phenomenon Alistair Bryce-Clegg gave hundreds of nursery owners, managers and practitioners an hour of inspiration and entertainment in a free event to thank the sector. The former nursery teacher mesmerised about 400 nursery practitioners with his real-life hilarious stories but also spoke passionately about how to give children the best learning opportunities while… Continue reading Easy as ABC – NDNA hosts our biggest virtual event
NDNA appoints new Chair of Trustees
National Day Nurseries Association (NDNA) has appointed Sarah Steel, the CEO of the Old Station Nursery group as their new Chair of Trustees. Sarah Steel is succeeding Sarah Carr OBE who has been a Board Member and Chair of Trustees since 2001. She was confirmed at a meeting of the Board on Wednesday 15th September… Continue reading NDNA appoints new Chair of Trustees
United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC): advice for nurseries and early years providers
All children have the right to grow up in an environment that meets their basic needs and allows them choices and decisions of their own. UNCRC in Scotland In March 2021, Scotland took the exciting step to incorporate the UNCRC in Scots Law. As a sector, ELC already take a child’s rights based approach to… Continue reading United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC): advice for nurseries and early years providers