NDNA - National Day Nurseries Association
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NDNA is the national charity representing UK nurseries, the voice of the 20k-strong sector, providing for over 1m children.
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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.
November 25, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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.
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“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
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
November 24, 2025 at 11:15 AM
“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
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
November 19, 2025 at 1:44 PM
📝 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
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
November 6, 2025 at 9:22 AM
📝 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
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
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
October 20, 2025 at 8:18 AM
⭐️ 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
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
The Minister and Councillor praised the sector’s value and welcomed further dialogue.
#NDNA #EYFS #EarlyYears
October 7, 2025 at 2:50 PM
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
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
#NDNA #EarlyYears #Scotland
October 6, 2025 at 12:44 PM
👩🏫 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
#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 supporting members with advice, guidance + an urgent webinar.
Read more here: ndna.org.uk/ndna-respons...
October 1, 2025 at 3:43 PM
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 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
Read more here: ndna.org.uk/maths-champi...
#earlyyears #eduation #dfe
October 1, 2025 at 1:31 PM
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
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.
October 1, 2025 at 9:19 AM
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
#EarlyYears
September 30, 2025 at 1:23 PM
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
#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.
September 30, 2025 at 10:04 AM
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.
September 30, 2025 at 10:04 AM
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.
NDNA’s Executive Chair, Purnima Tanuku CBE, was on the panel at Childcare & Education Expo in Coventry speaking about proven practical strategies for leading success in early years. It was great to see so many delegates in attendance.
September 29, 2025 at 7:15 AM
NDNA’s Executive Chair, Purnima Tanuku CBE, was on the panel at Childcare & Education Expo in Coventry speaking about proven practical strategies for leading success in early years. It was great to see so many delegates in attendance.
👋 We have arrived and are ready to see lots of delegates at Childcare & Education Expo Midlands today and tomorrow!
If you're attending this weekend, come and say hi to Linda on stand D36. We have a fantastic range of publications and training courses available, written by our early years experts.
If you're attending this weekend, come and say hi to Linda on stand D36. We have a fantastic range of publications and training courses available, written by our early years experts.
September 26, 2025 at 8:55 AM
👋 We have arrived and are ready to see lots of delegates at Childcare & Education Expo Midlands today and tomorrow!
If you're attending this weekend, come and say hi to Linda on stand D36. We have a fantastic range of publications and training courses available, written by our early years experts.
If you're attending this weekend, come and say hi to Linda on stand D36. We have a fantastic range of publications and training courses available, written by our early years experts.
Meet the speakers at Childcare & Education Expo, taking place this Friday and Saturday!
The full line up is complete - if you want to learn new ideas, fresh insights and practical strategies to use in your setting.
There's still time to register: forms.reg.buzz/childcare-ed...
The full line up is complete - if you want to learn new ideas, fresh insights and practical strategies to use in your setting.
There's still time to register: forms.reg.buzz/childcare-ed...
September 24, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Meet the speakers at Childcare & Education Expo, taking place this Friday and Saturday!
The full line up is complete - if you want to learn new ideas, fresh insights and practical strategies to use in your setting.
There's still time to register: forms.reg.buzz/childcare-ed...
The full line up is complete - if you want to learn new ideas, fresh insights and practical strategies to use in your setting.
There's still time to register: forms.reg.buzz/childcare-ed...
NDNA’s Executive Chair, Purnima Tanuku CBE, met with many providers at NMT Owners Club event in Hampshire today where she gave a presentation: “Best Start in Life challenges and opportunities for providers”. She’s pictured here with NDNA member Jane Gleasure from Little People Nurseries Ltd.
September 17, 2025 at 10:54 AM
NDNA’s Executive Chair, Purnima Tanuku CBE, met with many providers at NMT Owners Club event in Hampshire today where she gave a presentation: “Best Start in Life challenges and opportunities for providers”. She’s pictured here with NDNA member Jane Gleasure from Little People Nurseries Ltd.
🌍 NDNA was proud to host The Honourable Dato Sri Hajah Fatimah Abdullah and senior officials from Malaysia’s Ministry for Women, Early Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development.
#ECCE #NDNA #EarlyYears #Malaysia #NDNAInternational
#ECCE #NDNA #EarlyYears #Malaysia #NDNAInternational
September 10, 2025 at 2:49 PM
🌍 NDNA was proud to host The Honourable Dato Sri Hajah Fatimah Abdullah and senior officials from Malaysia’s Ministry for Women, Early Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development.
#ECCE #NDNA #EarlyYears #Malaysia #NDNAInternational
#ECCE #NDNA #EarlyYears #Malaysia #NDNAInternational
Our Chief Executive Tim McLachlan joined BBC Radio 4’s You and Yours to speak about underfunded childcare.
🎧 Catch up on the full episode: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
🎧 Catch up on the full episode: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
September 2, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Our Chief Executive Tim McLachlan joined BBC Radio 4’s You and Yours to speak about underfunded childcare.
🎧 Catch up on the full episode: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
🎧 Catch up on the full episode: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
Money meant to help providers be ready for Septembers expansion has still not reached the frontline
Over half of the £100m Childcare Capital Grant still hasn’t been passed to providers - 18 months after councils received it.
Read here: ndna.org.uk/news/more-th...
Over half of the £100m Childcare Capital Grant still hasn’t been passed to providers - 18 months after councils received it.
Read here: ndna.org.uk/news/more-th...
More than £65 million for childcare expansion not reaching providers - NDNA
Millions of pounds of Government money intended to support early years providers to create more places to meet demand for the childcare expansion has still not reached providers.
ndna.org.uk
August 29, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Money meant to help providers be ready for Septembers expansion has still not reached the frontline
Over half of the £100m Childcare Capital Grant still hasn’t been passed to providers - 18 months after councils received it.
Read here: ndna.org.uk/news/more-th...
Over half of the £100m Childcare Capital Grant still hasn’t been passed to providers - 18 months after councils received it.
Read here: ndna.org.uk/news/more-th...
🥕 To celebrate National Allotments Week, children from member setting The Montessori People Nursery planted carrots and broccoli in their new nursery allotment - the children's favourites!
The allotment will be used for weekly sessions where food will be used in the nursery kitchen! We love this 👏
The allotment will be used for weekly sessions where food will be used in the nursery kitchen! We love this 👏
August 21, 2025 at 7:59 AM
🥕 To celebrate National Allotments Week, children from member setting The Montessori People Nursery planted carrots and broccoli in their new nursery allotment - the children's favourites!
The allotment will be used for weekly sessions where food will be used in the nursery kitchen! We love this 👏
The allotment will be used for weekly sessions where food will be used in the nursery kitchen! We love this 👏
🤩 A huge congratulations to NDNA members Russell Nursery school who recently celebrated 20 years of providing childcare in their local community.
Congratulations from everyone at NDNA 🎂.
Congratulations from everyone at NDNA 🎂.
August 18, 2025 at 10:54 AM
🤩 A huge congratulations to NDNA members Russell Nursery school who recently celebrated 20 years of providing childcare in their local community.
Congratulations from everyone at NDNA 🎂.
Congratulations from everyone at NDNA 🎂.
📢 Absence rates are rising among the youngest children
Our Director of Policy, Jonathan Broadbery, shared his thoughts on the importance of investing in early years:
Read the full article here: www.nurseryworld.co.uk/content/news...
Our Director of Policy, Jonathan Broadbery, shared his thoughts on the importance of investing in early years:
Read the full article here: www.nurseryworld.co.uk/content/news...
Rise in school absences among five- and six-year-olds - Nursery World
Absence rates among children in Reception and Year 1 rose last year, according to a survey by the Education Policy Institute.
www.nurseryworld.co.uk
August 14, 2025 at 3:51 PM
📢 Absence rates are rising among the youngest children
Our Director of Policy, Jonathan Broadbery, shared his thoughts on the importance of investing in early years:
Read the full article here: www.nurseryworld.co.uk/content/news...
Our Director of Policy, Jonathan Broadbery, shared his thoughts on the importance of investing in early years:
Read the full article here: www.nurseryworld.co.uk/content/news...
Could your nursery benefit from the funded Vitamin Angels programme?
If over 50% of your children are from low-income families, apply to receive fruit, vegetables and proteins to support healthy growth.
Apply by 20 August 2025: survey.zohopublic.eu/zs/Nu6w3k
If over 50% of your children are from low-income families, apply to receive fruit, vegetables and proteins to support healthy growth.
Apply by 20 August 2025: survey.zohopublic.eu/zs/Nu6w3k
August 13, 2025 at 9:04 AM
Could your nursery benefit from the funded Vitamin Angels programme?
If over 50% of your children are from low-income families, apply to receive fruit, vegetables and proteins to support healthy growth.
Apply by 20 August 2025: survey.zohopublic.eu/zs/Nu6w3k
If over 50% of your children are from low-income families, apply to receive fruit, vegetables and proteins to support healthy growth.
Apply by 20 August 2025: survey.zohopublic.eu/zs/Nu6w3k
Some parents on Universal Credit are getting reduced childcare payments after updated DfE guidance ruled that meals and consumables are optional and no longer covered.
Parents can act now — download our letter template and send it to your MP: ndna.org.uk/news/parent-...
Parents can act now — download our letter template and send it to your MP: ndna.org.uk/news/parent-...
August 12, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Some parents on Universal Credit are getting reduced childcare payments after updated DfE guidance ruled that meals and consumables are optional and no longer covered.
Parents can act now — download our letter template and send it to your MP: ndna.org.uk/news/parent-...
Parents can act now — download our letter template and send it to your MP: ndna.org.uk/news/parent-...