Sector needs clarity on ‘exceptional’ grading in New Ofsted report cards
The National Day Nurseries Association (NDNA) is calling for clarity and fairness in how Ofsted applies its new inspection framework in early years settings.
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Maths confidence soars as three early years settings complete NDNA’s Maths Champions programme
This festive season, NDNA’s Maths Champions programme has been delighted to see early years settings across the UK embracing Christmas themes to enrich children’s early mathematical development. After reaching out to participating nurseries, our Early Years Advisers received a collection of wonderful examples showing how practitioners are embedding maths into meaningful learning experiences.
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Government guidance could put nursery children and staff at risk
Government guidance could put nursery children and staff at risk
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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 private, voluntary, and independent (PVI) nurseries.
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Council cuts would force parents to move settled nursery children or pay thousands
Campaigning organisations are urging West Lothian Council to drop its proposal to save money by no longer funding early learning and childcare (ELC) places for families who live outside the borders of West Lothian in private, voluntary, and independent (PVI) nurseries.
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What are the changes to Government guidance and what is NDNA doing to support members?
The Department for Education has published new guidance which comes into force from April. However, one aspect (when councils can withdraw funding as a result of lower Ofsted gradings), begins with immediate effect.
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Government research shows school-based nurseries are not delivering flexible provision to its communities
Government research shows school-based nurseries are not delivering flexible provision to its communities.
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One in seven childcare professionals paid around minimum wages
The Low Pay Commission – the body which recommends minimum statutory wage rates to the Government – has published its report for 2025:
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Local authorities to propose school-based nurseries for phase three
The DfE has today (Wednesday 4 February) published guidance for submitting proposals for its third phase of school-based nurseries funding.
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Purnima Tanuku CBE to leave NDNA following over 20 years’ leading the organisation
Purnima Tanuku CBE to leave NDNA after over 20 years
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