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
Regions: 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
Childcare Works project
Find out all you need to know about becoming a Childcare Works project placement setting for NDNA’s Childcare Works project and the benefits to you of having a participant. If you become a work placement setting for the NDNA Childcare Works project, you will be supporting the early years and childcare workforce in Wales by… Continue reading 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
Prosiect Gofal Plant ar Waith (cam 2) i feithrinfeydd Cymru
Mae rhaglen cyflogaeth a gefnogir Cam 2 Gofal Plant ar Waith NDNA Cymru, yn cefnogi Cynllun 10-mlynedd y Gweithlu Gofal Plant, Chwarae a’r Blynyddoedd Cynnar Llywodraeth Cymru er mwyn datblygu gweithlu gofal plant a chwarae â sgiliau uchel. Mae prosiect cam 2 Gofal Plant ar Waith NDNA, sydd wedi ei ariannu’n llawn gan Lywodraeth Cymru,… Continue reading Prosiect Gofal Plant ar Waith (cam 2) i feithrinfeydd Cymru
NDNA Cymru team
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.
NDNA Cymru – supporting nurseries in Wales
NDNA has a committed and enthusiastic member base representing day nurseries throughout Wales. We’re supporting nurseries in Wales by: We have active member networks in local authority areas across the country. We are also a strategic partner to the Welsh Government, supporting policy development and the implementation of early learning and childcare strategy. NDNA Cymru,… Continue reading NDNA Cymru – supporting nurseries in Wales
Welsh language in nurseries and early years
Support for implementing Welsh language in nurseries and early years. At NDNA Cymru we have a wide range of factsheets and resources that can support with introducing and implementing Welsh in your setting. The Welsh Language Team can provide one-to-one, face-to-face, email, phone call or video call support to help with Camau, a Work Welsh… Continue reading Welsh language in nurseries and early years
Foundation Phase: nursery support from NDNA Cymru
NDNA Cymru is funded by the Welsh Government to support settings across Wales to raise the standards of, and develop, the Foundation Phase. From September 2022, the Foundation Phase will no longer be statutory and will be replaced with Curriculum for Wales. To do this, see our support below: What is the Foundation Phase? The… Continue reading Foundation Phase: nursery support from NDNA Cymru
NDNA Cymru and Cwlwm
NDNA Cymru work in partnership with the 4 other leading childcare organisations in Wales to deliver a bilingual integrated service that will ensure the best possible outcomes for children and families across Wales as ‘Cwlwm’ (Childcare Wales Learning and Working Mutually). Cwlwm supports the Welsh Government’s aim to ensure that families across Wales can access… Continue reading NDNA Cymru and Cwlwm
Early Childhood, Play Learning and Care (ECPLC)/ Curriculum for Wales
Find information, resources and links to training opportunities relating to Early Childhood, Play Learning and Care (ECPLC), Curriculum for Wales and Foundation Learning pedagogy from NDNA Cymru. If you need more support please contact the NDNA Cymru team: NDNA Cymru members can also contact NDNA’s Early Years Education Officer, Hayley Grayson for specific queries or support through;
Childcare Works case study: Li’l Angels Shotton, Flintshire
Hear how the Childcare Works (phase 1) project supported Gary Sibbald in his placement with Li’l Angels Nursery Owner and Manager Sue Evans. Sue Evans, Nursery Owner and Manager “We had been through a difficult patch but we always remained in ratio for the staff we had. I asked if we could join the scheme because I thought… Continue reading Childcare Works case study: Li’l Angels Shotton, Flintshire
Childcare Works case study: Hill Tots Nursery Brymbo near Wrexham
Hear how the Childcare Works (phase 1) project supported Jackie Hayes in her placement with Hill Tots Nursery Manager Sarah Griffiths. Recruitment has always been a problem at Hill Tots. “Even if we get a lot of applicants, based on qualifications and experience you could be left with just two out of 20. You have… Continue reading Childcare Works case study: Hill Tots Nursery Brymbo near Wrexham
Case studies: Childcare Works project (phase 1)
Read our case studies below to see how phase 1 of the project changed the lives of our trainee nursery assistants and benefited nurseries. NDNA’s Childcare Works project, supported by the Welsh Government, provides supported employment in nurseries, to improve individuals’ prospects of working in the childcare industry. Find out more about phase 2 of the… Continue reading Case studies: Childcare Works project (phase 1)
Extra support announced for childcare sector in Wales
Deputy Minister for Social Services, Julie Morgan MS, which includes responsibility for early years and childcare, has released a written statement announcing £5.1million of extra support for the childcare and play services sector. A total of £3.5million will be distributed to local authorities via the Children and Communities Grant to help providers with the… Continue reading Extra support announced for childcare sector in Wales