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NDNA celebrates excellence at 2026 Conference and Awards

The National Day Nurseries Association (NDNA) brought together nursery leaders, owners and early years professionals at its 2026 Conference and Awards.

Schools with nurseries more than twice as likely to be given “needs attention” grading: Government should refocus childcare policy

Schools with nurseries more than twice as likely to be given “needs attention” grading: Government should refocus childcare policy.

Families need action on childcare places in first 100 days

Following lobbying by National Day Nurseries Association (NDNA) Scotland, MSPs have agreed a motion in Parliament for the Scottish Government to work with local authorities to ensure families can access childcare placements across council boundaries.

Government must act now to ensure nurseries can still deliver the best start in life for children

NDNA says Government must act now to ensure nurseries can still deliver the best start in life for children

Government asks Competition and Markets Authority to look at nursery charges

The Government has asked the Competition and Markets Authority to look into the way nurseries operate, in particular regarding deposits and “additional charges”.

Charity celebrates National Numeracy Day in Maths Champions nurseries

Tim Mclachlan visits at Toy Box Day Nursery

New Welsh Government has ambitious childcare plans

Wales has voted in a new First Minister Rhun ap Iorwerth who has announced his new cabinet. His Deputy First Minister, Sioned Williams, will also have the brief for delivering Plaid Cymru’s expansion plans.

New education/childcare minister in Scotland

John Swinney MSP returns as Scotland’s First Minister following the elections earlier in May – and has now appointed his Cabinet team.

Charity awarded Bronze Award from the Defence Employment Recognition Scheme

The National Day Nurseries Association (NDNA) has been recognised for its work supporting armed forces communities with the Bronze Award from the Armed Forces Covenant Employment Recognition Scheme (ERS).

Manifesto launched to tackle unique challenges for day nurseries in Wales

The National Day Nurseries Association (NDNA Cymru) is calling on the next Welsh government to focus on high-quality early childhood play, learning and care to support every family in every community.