Latest news, policy and events
Healthy Body, Happy Me is back for 2026!
Download your free resources and get involved on March 23-27!
Our theme this year is ‘Healthy Heroes’. Encouraging physical activity, healthy habits and good oral health from an early age is a wonderful way to support children’s growth, development and well-being, to help children become Healthy Heroes. We’re so grateful for your support and excited to see your nurseries taking part!
Remember to tag NDNA in your socials and use the hashtag #HealthyBodyHappyMe so we can share you taking part in Healthy Body, Happy Me week.
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National nursery organisation slams council vote to remove parental choice from funded childcare offer
Despite a hard-fought campaign by early years and parenting organisations, West Lothian Council voted not to fund early learning and childcare (ELC) places for families who live outside West Lothian in PVI nurseries.
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England nursery policy templates updates – February 2026
NDNA’s policies and procedures templates have been updated according to recent safeguarding concerns raised around whistleblowing, the use of CCTV, mobile devices and acceptable internet use.
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Our food hygiene promotion is back!
Available for NDNA members for just £5 throughout March
Meet UK legal and curriculum requirements for food hygiene and ensure your nursery setting is compliant with our popular online course for childcare practitioners. This course will give practitioners the knowledge to safely and confidently prepare and serve food in your setting.
We have made our course more interactive after your valuable feedback.
You can order the course today at our special offer price and take the course in your own time. Save your setting money and don’t miss out special offer!
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