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Be more informed at the NDNA Conference 2026!
Improve your practice and be more informed at the NDNA Conference 2026 – Transforming tomorrow: the power of early years today!
Our face to face event welcomes all managers and owners as we return to Titanic Hotel, Liverpool on Friday 5 June 2026. Our varied leadership line up offers delegates opportunities to be more informed and improve their practice.
We’re also excited to welcome back our virtual conference stream for 2026. Online, accessible and practical for early years professionals and practitioners everywhere. Link: https://ndna.org.uk/conference/
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NDNA launches annual survey for early years providers
We have launched our latest survey to gather vital, up to date evidence from nurseries across England on real experience from early years providers.
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Childcare Offer for Wales funding rate rising by 4%
The Welsh Government has announced an increase to the Childcare Offer for Wales funding rate which will rise from £6.40 to £6.67 from 6 April 2026.
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200 training course CPD bundle exclusive for NDNA members
Save money and upskill your team with 200 online training course licences!
This 200 CPD course bundle contains 38 course topics designed to help improve practitioner skills in their day-to-day work with children.
These courses will help your staff to better support children in a number of areas, including maths, literacy, SEND, well-being, speech and language, plus much more!
Members – Get your 200 course bundle now and complete the courses when it suits your needs. Improve your practice with NDNA today.
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NDNA England
Supporting nurseries in England to provide high-quality, sustainable childcare.
NDNA in England
NDNA Scotland
We support Scottish nurseries and are a strategic partner to the Government.
NDNA Scotland: Scotland childcare and early years support
NDNA Cymru
NDNA has a committed and enthusiastic member base representing Wales nurseries.
NDNA Cymru – supporting nurseries in Wales
NDNA International
We support nurseries internationally. Find out more about NDNA international.
NDNA international membership
For support when you need it most…
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.
Join NDNA for:
- A stronger voice on issues crucial to your business
- Time-saving resources and expert, reassuring advice
- Access to more information, plus training and ideas to help improve practice
- As well as great savings on nursery essentials.
