Get the latest

Policy and procedure templates, nursery resource discounts, childcare policy updates and more with NDNA membership

Latest news, policy and events

The NDNA Awards are back for 2027!

After a successful 2026 NDNA Awards ceremony in June, we’re excited to announce that the NDNA Awards 2027 are open for registrations from 1 September 2026.

Our prestigious awards spotlight and celebrate excellence in early years across 10 Award categories. Winners will be announced and celebrated at The Titanic Hotel in Liverpool on 9 July 2027.

If you are proud of your nursery and its achievements, we can’t wait to hear about it. Shout loudly and proud about your nursery and enter the 2027 NDNA Awards!

You can register your nursery and enter our Awards below.

Enter your nursery

Maths Champions programme shortlisted for two Children & Young People Now Awards 2026

We’re delighted to announce that NDNA’s Maths Champions programme has been shortlisted in two categories at the Children & Young People Now Awards 2026.

Rochdale MP Paul Waugh replaces Minister Olivia Bailey

Rochdale MP Paul Waugh has replaced Early Education Minister Olivia Bailey as parliamentary under-secretary of state for education, although to date (23 July) he’s not been given a title or brief for his role.

Celebrating 10 years of Millie's Mark

This month, we’re celebrating 10 years of Millie’s Mark! We will be sharing resources and activities over the coming month so that your nursery setting can get involved!

Millie’s Mark provides reassurance to parents that all childcare practitioners at their child’s nursery are paediatric first aid trained and competent.

It acknowledges that children’s safety is at the forefront of the settings mind when they care for your child.

Join over 1,400 settings and reassure parents and carers that all staff have paediatric first aid training at your setting with a Millie’s Mark accreditation.

If you want more information about Millie’s Mark, visit the Millie’s Mark website.

Find out more

Supporting nurseries across the UK and overseas

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.

Join NDNA