All NDNA early years and childcare training is up-to-date, reflecting the very latest childcare best practice. It is written by NDNA’s early years experts. All NDNA training is certificated. Explore our different options below to find the perfect early years training for your team.

Online early years and childcare training

Explore our early years and childcare online training.
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Live virtual training

Learn from anywhere with our Live Virtual Classroom.
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Publications

From ‘Birth to 5 Matters’ to ‘Inspiring Little Scientists’.
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Face to face training

From ‘Baby Room Leaders’ to ‘Terrific Two-Year Olds’.
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PANCo and Start Life Well

Physical activity and nutrition in nurseries
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Champions programmes

Maths, Literacy and SEND support in early years
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Policies and procedures (members only)

Our member templates will save you time in everything.
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Early years and childcare factsheets

Over 99 factsheets written by early years experts.
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Millie’s Mark (Paediatric First Aid)

Visit our Millie’s Mark website to find out more.
Go above and beyond to keep children’s safety at the forefront of your practice.
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Quality Counts (Quality Improvement)

Raise outcomes for your children and be well-prepared for your next inspection.
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Our Nursery Food Hygiene training promotion is back!

Available for NDNA members for just £5 in September 2025.
Meet legal and curriculum requirements for food hygiene and ensure your nursery setting is compliant with our online course for childcare practitioners.
Our course covers:
  • Food safety hazards and how food poisoning occurs
  • How to handle and prepare food safely and hygienically at all stages from delivery to service
  • The consequences of not handling food safely including food poisoning
  • Food safety law and how requirements apply to the setting
  • Food safety management systems and HACCP principles.
  • Plus, our course has RoSPA (Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents) Course Assurance.

 

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Useful resources to help your practice thrive

myNDNA

Discover our range of activities, tips and more for early years practitioners.
Early years resources

Inspection support

Ensure the highest quality of practice in your provision with our support.
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Consultancy

Expert support and guidance from NDNA’s early years professionals.
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Champions programme

Become a maths, literacy or SEND champion.
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Early Years Leaders Programme

Improving outcomes for children across the Greater London Authority.
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NDNA Early Years Development Zone

Explore early years online training with our Development Zone.
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Training calendar

Download our Training Calendar to see upcoming Live Virtual Classroom courses.
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