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Scotland’s Childcare Guarantee calls for expanded funded hours
Pregnant Then Screwed Scotland has launched a new campaign: Scotland’s Childcare Guarantee.
Pregnant Then Screwed Scotland has launched a new campaign: Scotland’s Childcare Guarantee. The charity, working alongside the New Economics Foundation and supported by Oxfam Scotland and the Joseph Rowntree Foundation , highlights the urgent need for reform, with many families currently struggling to afford childcare.
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NDNA recognised as one of UK’s Best Workplaces in Charity sector
The 2025 UK’s Best Workplaces in Charity & Not-For-Profit™ list was revealed yesterday by Great Place To Work® UK, recognising NDNA among the list in both the Charity and Not for Profit and Education and Training categories.
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The NDNA Awards 2026 is open for registrations
NDNA Awards now open for applications across ten categories. We’re delighted to open up entries to our valued nursery members across the UK and internationally. The deadline for applications will be 5 December 2025.
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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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We support Scottish nurseries and are a strategic partner to the Government.
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NDNA has a committed and enthusiastic member base representing Wales nurseries.
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We support nurseries internationally. Find out more about NDNA international.
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NDNA gives you the reassuring, expert advice and time-saving resources that allow you to focus on what you do best, caring for children in early years.
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- As well as great savings on nursery essentials.
