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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.

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NDNA launches annual survey for early years providers

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%

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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Webinar: Preparing for Ofsted inspections: Insights into the key changes

This webinar explains the Ofsted reforms that came into place from 10 November 2025.

This recorded webinar will cover the significant changes in the new early years inspection toolkit and new operational guides, which replace the early years inspection handbook. These changes include the new grading scales and report cards, a wider range of evaluation areas and a focus on leadership and staff well-being.

Discover actions settings need to take to ensure they are prepared for future inspections.

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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.
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