Latest News, Policy & Events

Coronavirus and your nursery

The latest government advice is that anyone who has travelled from certain places and have symptoms must isolate themselves for 14 days and seek medical advice. Children and staff in this situation should not come into nursery.

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NDNA Conference 2020: Brighter Futures

Join us on Friday 5 June at Chesford Grange Hotel in Warwickshire for NDNA Conference 2020. Our theme is Brighter Futures; nurturing our future generations, supporting the sustainability of your business and responding to environmental concerns. Book now.

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The business outlook for 2020 

Christie & Co has recently launched its Business Outlook 2020 report.

It reflects on themes, activity and the challenges of 2019 and forecasts for 2020. Read the full report to find out more. 

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NDNA Awards 2020 now open

Our 2020 awards are now open for registration and parent voting! Our awards are the only early years awards voted for by parents as well as judged on excellence. New for 2020, you can register in ten categories, as we have launched a brand new SENDCO Award.

Book now: member events


Our member events across the UK give you the latest on early years sector policy and practice, and best of all? They're free to members. Book now for events starting on 3 March. 

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Adverse
weather

NDNA members can login to access a free Citation factsheet to help you in the event of extreme weather and how to reduce the impact on your business. Access a free Adverse Weather policy template in our shop here too. 

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Frequently Asked
Questions (FAQs)

Find out all you need to know about nurseries in our FAQs, collated from questions we get asked by our members and updated regularly, including changes to Ofsted’s registration website. For safeguarding concerns, please call 01484 407070 without delay. 

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Supporting nurseries across the UK & overseas

NDNA International

Welcome aboard to Sue Asquith our new NDNA International Early Years Adviser! See how we support and deliver an ambitious vision for quality education and care for young children around the world here.
 

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NDNA England

NDNA has conducted an analysis of the Ofsted Annual Report 2018-19. The report has shown that 97% of nurseries and pre-schools were judged good or outstanding, up from 96% the previous year.

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NDNA Scotland

Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs) have voted to keep nationwide business rate relief schemes like those currently given to nurseries. The votes were held on the Non-Domestic Rates (Scotland) Bill.
 
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NDNA Cymru

The Welsh assembly has passed a law to prevent the physical punishment of children. The legislation is expected to come into force from 2022, following an awareness campaign.

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