Regions: Wales

NDNA Cymru: Childcare Offer must keep pace with rising costs

National early years charity and membership association National Day Nurseries Association (NDNA) Cymru welcomes the increase in the Childcare Offer but cautions that this must be reviewed regularly. The Welsh Government has announced an extra £6 million per year to increase the hourly rate for the Childcare Offer for Wales from £4.50 to £5 per… Continue reading NDNA Cymru: Childcare Offer must keep pace with rising costs

Traumatic Situations nursery training

This course will support you in considering the implications for behaviour and the effects of traumatic situations on children, families and practitioners.  You’ll explore what we know about children and trauma, what could trigger it and what to do when immediate family members are involved. Course details Duration: Half day (3 hours)Who should attend: Suitable for all… Continue reading Traumatic Situations nursery training

Running a Successful Nursery Business nursery training

This course will help you gain greater knowledge, skills and awareness around the principles of running a successful nursery business, ensuring you can effectively maintain a viable and sustainable childcare business. Practitioners will explore local authority CSA, SWOT analysis vs PEST analysis, marketing, sustainability issues and your business plan.  Course details  Duration: Half dayWho should attend: Suitable… Continue reading Running a Successful Nursery Business nursery training

Motivation and employee engagement nursery training

Improve staff performance and morale by motivating and employee engagement. Course details Duration: Half day Who should attend: Owners, managers and room leadersLevel: Intermediate What will I learn? This course will support you to establish and embed a clear understanding of the importance of motivation and employee engagement. Key topics: Prices:  Prices are based on up to 16 delegates. A… Continue reading Motivation and employee engagement nursery training

Introduction to recruitment and selection nursery training

Safer practice in recruitment means thinking about the welfare of the children at every stage. Course details Duration: Half day Who should attend: Owners/ ManagersLevel: Introductory What will I learn? This introductory course will provide safely recruit quality and committed staff to your setting, following correct processes.  Key topics: Prices:  Prices are based on up to 16 delegates. A small… Continue reading Introduction to recruitment and selection nursery training

NDNATalk Wales – live

Our Wales event provides you with the latest sector updates and support in policy and practice from the experts.  And best of all? It’s free to members. When: 13 March 2025Where: Lysaght Institute, Newport Booking open soon Speakers include More speakers to be announced soon

How many nursery staff and children are absent – January quick poll

NDNA put together a very short survey for all nurseries across England, Scotland and Wales to find out the proportion of members of staff and children who are currently absent from their early years setting. The survey simply asks what percentage of usual numbers of staff and children are absent during this week (week commencing 17 January). Please… Continue reading How many nursery staff and children are absent – January quick poll

Reach for the stars – we launch NDNA Nursery Awards 2022!

National Day Nurseries Association (NDNA) is excited to launch its 2022 Nursery Awards after a break of two years due to the pandemic – with some new and updated categories. NDNA’s Nursery Awards are the only ones to feature awards where parents have the opportunity to vote and show their appreciation for their child’s nursery… Continue reading Reach for the stars – we launch NDNA Nursery Awards 2022!

Funded places for all two-year-olds in Wales

A deal between the Welsh Labour Government and Plaid Cymru in the Senedd will mean that a programme of work – including expanding “free” childcare to all two-year-olds – will take place. NDNA Cymru is clear that any expansion of its funded childcare programme must be properly costed and keep track of rising delivery costs.… Continue reading Funded places for all two-year-olds in Wales

High employment rates will put stress on early years recruitment

The Office for National Statistics released its latest figures for the UK labour market this week. Employment is estimated at 75.4% – 1.1 percentage points lower than pre-pandemic levels, but 0.4 percentage points higher than last quarter. Unemployment figures came in at 4.3, a decrease of 0.5 percentage points and is only marginally higher then… Continue reading High employment rates will put stress on early years recruitment

NDNA Cymru publishes early years and childcare election manifesto

This election represents a chance for the next Welsh Government to get it right for early years and childcare as National Day Nurseries Association (NDNA) Cymru has published key issues for children, families and nurseries ahead of the May elections. NDNA Cymru’s manifesto, Getting it Right for Early Years and Childcare, focuses on improving the… Continue reading NDNA Cymru publishes early years and childcare election manifesto

Majority of nurseries in Wales fearing for their future

A snap poll by National Day Nurseries Association (NDNA) Cymru shows that the average day nursery has only two thirds of the number of children attending compared with last year prompting real concerns about their financial sustainability. One in five families were keeping their children at home either over fears about the virus or because… Continue reading Majority of nurseries in Wales fearing for their future

Welsh Government childcare support and information

NDNA Cymru is here to you with all the latest information and guidance on Welsh Government childcare support and information to give you peace of mind. Get the latest updates from the Welsh Government on topics affecting Wales’ childcare sector.

Regulatory bodies for Wales childcare

Within Wales, there are two independent regulatory bodies that inspect childcare and play services; Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW) and Estyn. Find some further information on each of these organisations below. Care Inspectorate Wales Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW) is responsible for inspecting social care and social services in Wales, they register, inspect and take action to… Continue reading Regulatory bodies for Wales childcare

Wales Childcare Works project

Gweld y dudalen hon yn Gymraeg Find out all you need to know about becoming a Wales Childcare Works project placement setting for NDNA Cymru’s Childcare Works project and the benefits to you of having a participant. If you become a work placement setting for the NDNA Cymru Wales Childcare Works project, you will be… Continue reading Wales Childcare Works project

Prosiect Gofal Plant ar Waith (cam 2): canllaw ar Gynorthwywyr Meithrinfa Dan Hyfforddiant

Mynnwch wybod y cyfan sydd angen i chi ei wybod am yrfa mewn gwaith chwarae ar brosiect Gofal Plant ar Waith NDNA Cymru (cam 2) er mwyn ennill profiad o weithio mewn lleoliad y blynyddoedd cynnar neu leoliad gofal plant. Os dowch yn Gynorthwyydd Meithrinfa dan Hyfforddiant ar brosiect Gofal Plant ar Waith NDNA (cam… Continue reading Prosiect Gofal Plant ar Waith (cam 2): canllaw ar Gynorthwywyr Meithrinfa Dan Hyfforddiant

NDNA Cymru Policy Advisory Board

NDNA Cymru’s Policy Advisory Board advises the Strategic Board on policy issues. It is made up national and regional chairs and additional members with specific areas of expertise.