We’re inviting you to join our upcoming webinar in partnership with Citation, to guide you through the key updates and essential information you need to know about statutory sick pay.
When 🗓️ 22 April - 13:00 to 14:30pm
Where📍 Virtual
Book your place today: ndna.org.uk/product/ndna...
Early years settings: strengthen your maths practice
Last few spaces for @ndnatalk.bsky.social's Maths Champions, fully funded by the DfE.
Children in participating settings made 3 months’ extra progress in maths & language on average. For PVIs, maintained, & school nurseries. tinyurl.com/4xcc7n8r
🚨 SAVE THE DATE - NDNATalk: SEND reform online consultation 🚨
Join us online for an NDNA member briefing on the Government’s proposed reforms to the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) system in England.
When: 23 April 16:00-17:30pm
Book your place today: ndna.org.uk/product/ndna...
👋 We've arrived and we're all set up at Childcare Expo. If you're attending over the next two days, say hello to Linda at stand A12 to explore the many products and services we have available to help save you money and improve your practice.
#childcareexpo
Thank you to all of our members, exhibitors and speakers that joined us today at the NDNATalk Wales event in Wrexham. It's been lovely to see lots of engaged members in Wales and we hope you have gained some valuable insights at today's event. We can't wait to see you at our future events! #NDNATalk
Tim McLachlan, Chief Executive of NDNA tells us why there's no such thing as a free lunch.
Read our full feature in @nurseryworld.bsky.social below: www.nurseryworld.co.uk/content/opin...
#Nurseries #EarlyYears #Childcare #Education #Nursery #EYFS #EarlyChildhoodEducation #ECEC #ELC
🚨Save the date: Cyber – Everyday AI in your nursery
We’re joined by experts from Citation Cyber to discuss AI in everyday use within your nursery. This session is ideal for nursery owners and managers who want to understand AI and how to use it safely in a nursery
Book: ndna.org.uk/product/webi...
🌟Congratulations to all shortlisted nurseries in the NDNA Awards 2026. We received some incredible entries in all of our categories, demonstrating the fantastic work and commitment you all show in providing the best care to our youngest children.
See our shortlist here: ndna.org.uk/nursery-awar...
PVI nurseries are embedded in every community, offering flexible, inclusive care all year round but they can’t keep doing more with less. It’s time funding reflected their impact.
Download your campaign resources and support PVI nurseries: www.ndna.org.uk/wherethebest...
Early years settings: strengthen maths practice 🔢
Join Maths Champions from @ndnatalk.bsky.social — fully funded by the DfE.
Children in participating settings made 3 months’ extra progress in maths & language on average.
Open to PVIs, maintained, & school nurseries.
👉 tinyurl.com/4xcc7n8r
Earlier this week, Scottish Government unveiled its pre-election budget with barely a mention for its Early Learning and Childcare 1140 hour policy.
Read our full reaction with quotes from NDNA Chief Executive, Tim McLachlan below: ndna.org.uk/disappointme...
🧠 Did you know? PVI nurseries make up the majority of early years settings in the UK and they’re already giving children the best start in life.
It’s time we recognised their value.
Download your campaign resources and support PVI nurseries: www.ndna.org.uk/wherethebest...
📣We're delighted to announce THE NDNA CONFERENCE IS BACK FOR 2026 📣
Improve your practice and be more informed at the NDNA Conference 2026 - Transforming tomorrow: the power of early years today!
📅 Friday 5 June 2026
📍Titanic Hotel, Liverpool
Buy your ticket now: ndna.org.uk/conference/
NDNA has launched its latest campaign, “Nursery: Where the Best Start Happens”, to champion the vital role that private, voluntary and independent (PVI) nurseries play in giving children aged 0-5 the best possible start in life.
Find out more: ndna.org.uk/wherethebest...
🚨 The Government has published its new hourly funding rates for the funded early education and childcare entitlements for 2026-27 in England. All three rates will increase at a higher rate than the National Living Wage rise.
Our thoughts and reaction: ndna.org.uk/early-years-...
Are you a nursery owner, director or manager?
For London 2026, Childcare & Education Expo has introduced a brand new content stream for senior leadership teams - the Business Stage!
Register and book in your Visitor Hub today: forms.reg.buzz/childcare-ex...
NDNA’s Executive Chair, Purnima Tanuku CBE, was at the targeting early years investment for maximum impact event at Walthamstow Family Hub yesterday, pictured with Natalie Perea from EPI and Natalie Parish, ISOS Partnership.
Thank you to Sarah Sanger and Lauren Baker, NDNA Network Chairs for London, who organised a brilliant free event for NDNA members (using NDNA Network funds). Nursery owners in London had the chance to hear from Ofsted and pose questions directly about the new inspection framework.
“I was terrified of maths… now I’m a Maths Champion.”
Adele’s journey shows how anyone in early years can build confidence & transform maths learning with simple, everyday ideas.
👉 Read more and sign up for
@ndnatalk.bsky.social's no cost Maths Champions programme.
👉 tinyurl.com/522xhys5
Here is a little rework of the DfE's "apology"
#earlyyears #dfe
📝 Have your say on Birth to 5 Matters!
The Early Years Coalition is gathering views from across the sector to shape the next edition of this key guidance.
Survey open until 24 Nov 2025 👉 www.surveymonkey.com/r/88Z6Q9L
#NDNA #EarlyYears #EYFS
⭐️ Wishing a happy Diwali to everyone who is celebrating!
We'd love to see how our members are celebrating. Tag us in your Diwali photos or email marketing@ndna.org.uk and we will share some of our favourites!
#Diwali2025
NDNA Scotland joined an ELC Ministerial Roundtable at the Scottish Parliament to raise key issues around sustainability, partnerships and workforce challenges.
The Minister and Councillor praised the sector’s value and welcomed further dialogue.
#NDNA #EYFS #EarlyYears
👩🏫 NDNA’s Hannah Murison joined a ministerial roundtable with Minister Natalie Don-Innes MSP & COSLA to discuss workforce, partnership & sustainability challenges facing nurseries across Scotland.
#NDNA #EarlyYears #Scotland
The cyber attack on Kido Nurseries is utterly reprehensible. 8,000 children’s details were threatened.
NDNA is supporting members with advice, guidance + an urgent webinar.
Read more here: ndna.org.uk/ndna-respons...
NDNA is expanding Maths Champions to 1,810 new settings, following glowing feedback from nurseries and survey research from the EEF.
Read more here: ndna.org.uk/maths-champi...
#earlyyears #eduation #dfe
NDNA’s Purnima Tanuku CBE met with Helen Hayes MP Chair of Education Committee at Labour Party Conference. Purnima gave evidence at the last committee’s session. We will be submitting evidence to their Early Years Inquiry highlighting the challenges the sector is facing along with solutions.
NDNA’s CEO Tim McLachlan at Labour Party Conference: “It was good to hear once again a Secretary of State recognising early years as a priority. We now want to see that reflected in the funding that providers receive to deliver high quality early education.”
#EarlyYears
NDNA's CEO Tim McLachlan, Executive Chair Purnima Murthy Tanuku CBE and trustee Courteney Donaldson of Christie & Co are attending the Labour Party Conference this week in Liverpool to represent our members and the PVI nursery sector.
We are at the heart of shaping Government policy and practice at the Labour Party Conference - meeting Olivia Bailey MP, the new Minister for Early Education. Discussing the frontline challenges today for our sector and opportunities for tomorrow, to ensure every child gets the best start in life.
