NDNA - National Day Nurseries Association
@ndnatalk.bsky.social
NDNA is the national charity representing UK nurseries, the voice of the 20k-strong sector, providing for over 1m children.
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🌟Congratulations to all shortlisted nurseries in the NDNA Awards 2026. We received some incredible entries in all of our categories, demonstrating the fantastic work and commitment you all show in providing the best care to our youngest children.
See our shortlist here: ndna.org.uk/nursery-awar...
See our shortlist here: ndna.org.uk/nursery-awar...
February 11, 2026 at 7:38 AM
🌟Congratulations to all shortlisted nurseries in the NDNA Awards 2026. We received some incredible entries in all of our categories, demonstrating the fantastic work and commitment you all show in providing the best care to our youngest children.
See our shortlist here: ndna.org.uk/nursery-awar...
See our shortlist here: ndna.org.uk/nursery-awar...
PVI nurseries are embedded in every community, offering flexible, inclusive care all year round but they can’t keep doing more with less. It’s time funding reflected their impact.
Download your campaign resources and support PVI nurseries: www.ndna.org.uk/wherethebest...
Download your campaign resources and support PVI nurseries: www.ndna.org.uk/wherethebest...
February 11, 2026 at 7:35 AM
PVI nurseries are embedded in every community, offering flexible, inclusive care all year round but they can’t keep doing more with less. It’s time funding reflected their impact.
Download your campaign resources and support PVI nurseries: www.ndna.org.uk/wherethebest...
Download your campaign resources and support PVI nurseries: www.ndna.org.uk/wherethebest...
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Early years settings: strengthen maths practice 🔢
Join Maths Champions from @ndnatalk.bsky.social — fully funded by the DfE.
Children in participating settings made 3 months’ extra progress in maths & language on average.
Open to PVIs, maintained, & school nurseries.
👉 tinyurl.com/4xcc7n8r
Join Maths Champions from @ndnatalk.bsky.social — fully funded by the DfE.
Children in participating settings made 3 months’ extra progress in maths & language on average.
Open to PVIs, maintained, & school nurseries.
👉 tinyurl.com/4xcc7n8r
February 9, 2026 at 12:19 PM
Early years settings: strengthen maths practice 🔢
Join Maths Champions from @ndnatalk.bsky.social — fully funded by the DfE.
Children in participating settings made 3 months’ extra progress in maths & language on average.
Open to PVIs, maintained, & school nurseries.
👉 tinyurl.com/4xcc7n8r
Join Maths Champions from @ndnatalk.bsky.social — fully funded by the DfE.
Children in participating settings made 3 months’ extra progress in maths & language on average.
Open to PVIs, maintained, & school nurseries.
👉 tinyurl.com/4xcc7n8r
Earlier this week, Scottish Government unveiled its pre-election budget with barely a mention for its Early Learning and Childcare 1140 hour policy.
Read our full reaction with quotes from NDNA Chief Executive, Tim McLachlan below: ndna.org.uk/disappointme...
Read our full reaction with quotes from NDNA Chief Executive, Tim McLachlan below: ndna.org.uk/disappointme...
January 15, 2026 at 3:24 PM
Earlier this week, Scottish Government unveiled its pre-election budget with barely a mention for its Early Learning and Childcare 1140 hour policy.
Read our full reaction with quotes from NDNA Chief Executive, Tim McLachlan below: ndna.org.uk/disappointme...
Read our full reaction with quotes from NDNA Chief Executive, Tim McLachlan below: ndna.org.uk/disappointme...
🧠 Did you know? PVI nurseries make up the majority of early years settings in the UK and they’re already giving children the best start in life.
It’s time we recognised their value.
Download your campaign resources and support PVI nurseries: www.ndna.org.uk/wherethebest...
It’s time we recognised their value.
Download your campaign resources and support PVI nurseries: www.ndna.org.uk/wherethebest...
January 14, 2026 at 8:34 AM
🧠 Did you know? PVI nurseries make up the majority of early years settings in the UK and they’re already giving children the best start in life.
It’s time we recognised their value.
Download your campaign resources and support PVI nurseries: www.ndna.org.uk/wherethebest...
It’s time we recognised their value.
Download your campaign resources and support PVI nurseries: www.ndna.org.uk/wherethebest...
📣We're delighted to announce THE NDNA CONFERENCE IS BACK FOR 2026 📣
Improve your practice and be more informed at the NDNA Conference 2026 - Transforming tomorrow: the power of early years today!
📅 Friday 5 June 2026
📍Titanic Hotel, Liverpool
Buy your ticket now: ndna.org.uk/conference/
Improve your practice and be more informed at the NDNA Conference 2026 - Transforming tomorrow: the power of early years today!
📅 Friday 5 June 2026
📍Titanic Hotel, Liverpool
Buy your ticket now: ndna.org.uk/conference/
January 13, 2026 at 7:42 AM
📣We're delighted to announce THE NDNA CONFERENCE IS BACK FOR 2026 📣
Improve your practice and be more informed at the NDNA Conference 2026 - Transforming tomorrow: the power of early years today!
📅 Friday 5 June 2026
📍Titanic Hotel, Liverpool
Buy your ticket now: ndna.org.uk/conference/
Improve your practice and be more informed at the NDNA Conference 2026 - Transforming tomorrow: the power of early years today!
📅 Friday 5 June 2026
📍Titanic Hotel, Liverpool
Buy your ticket now: ndna.org.uk/conference/
NDNA has launched its latest campaign, “Nursery: Where the Best Start Happens”, to champion the vital role that private, voluntary and independent (PVI) nurseries play in giving children aged 0-5 the best possible start in life.
Find out more: ndna.org.uk/wherethebest...
Find out more: ndna.org.uk/wherethebest...
January 8, 2026 at 12:18 PM
NDNA has launched its latest campaign, “Nursery: Where the Best Start Happens”, to champion the vital role that private, voluntary and independent (PVI) nurseries play in giving children aged 0-5 the best possible start in life.
Find out more: ndna.org.uk/wherethebest...
Find out more: ndna.org.uk/wherethebest...
🚨 The Government has published its new hourly funding rates for the funded early education and childcare entitlements for 2026-27 in England. All three rates will increase at a higher rate than the National Living Wage rise.
Our thoughts and reaction: ndna.org.uk/early-years-...
Our thoughts and reaction: ndna.org.uk/early-years-...
December 15, 2025 at 12:05 PM
🚨 The Government has published its new hourly funding rates for the funded early education and childcare entitlements for 2026-27 in England. All three rates will increase at a higher rate than the National Living Wage rise.
Our thoughts and reaction: ndna.org.uk/early-years-...
Our thoughts and reaction: ndna.org.uk/early-years-...
Are you a nursery owner, director or manager?
For London 2026, Childcare & Education Expo has introduced a brand new content stream for senior leadership teams - the Business Stage!
Register and book in your Visitor Hub today: forms.reg.buzz/childcare-ex...
For London 2026, Childcare & Education Expo has introduced a brand new content stream for senior leadership teams - the Business Stage!
Register and book in your Visitor Hub today: forms.reg.buzz/childcare-ex...
December 9, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Are you a nursery owner, director or manager?
For London 2026, Childcare & Education Expo has introduced a brand new content stream for senior leadership teams - the Business Stage!
Register and book in your Visitor Hub today: forms.reg.buzz/childcare-ex...
For London 2026, Childcare & Education Expo has introduced a brand new content stream for senior leadership teams - the Business Stage!
Register and book in your Visitor Hub today: forms.reg.buzz/childcare-ex...
NDNA’s Executive Chair, Purnima Tanuku CBE, was at the targeting early years investment for maximum impact event at Walthamstow Family Hub yesterday, pictured with Natalie Perea from EPI and Natalie Parish, ISOS Partnership.
December 9, 2025 at 8:26 AM
NDNA’s Executive Chair, Purnima Tanuku CBE, was at the targeting early years investment for maximum impact event at Walthamstow Family Hub yesterday, pictured with Natalie Perea from EPI and Natalie Parish, ISOS Partnership.
Thank you to Sarah Sanger and Lauren Baker, NDNA Network Chairs for London, who organised a brilliant free event for NDNA members (using NDNA Network funds). Nursery owners in London had the chance to hear from Ofsted and pose questions directly about the new inspection framework.
November 25, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Thank you to Sarah Sanger and Lauren Baker, NDNA Network Chairs for London, who organised a brilliant free event for NDNA members (using NDNA Network funds). Nursery owners in London had the chance to hear from Ofsted and pose questions directly about the new inspection framework.
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“I was terrified of maths… now I’m a Maths Champion.”
Adele’s journey shows how anyone in early years can build confidence & transform maths learning with simple, everyday ideas.
👉 Read more and sign up for
@ndnatalk.bsky.social's no cost Maths Champions programme.
👉 tinyurl.com/522xhys5
Adele’s journey shows how anyone in early years can build confidence & transform maths learning with simple, everyday ideas.
👉 Read more and sign up for
@ndnatalk.bsky.social's no cost Maths Champions programme.
👉 tinyurl.com/522xhys5
November 24, 2025 at 11:15 AM
“I was terrified of maths… now I’m a Maths Champion.”
Adele’s journey shows how anyone in early years can build confidence & transform maths learning with simple, everyday ideas.
👉 Read more and sign up for
@ndnatalk.bsky.social's no cost Maths Champions programme.
👉 tinyurl.com/522xhys5
Adele’s journey shows how anyone in early years can build confidence & transform maths learning with simple, everyday ideas.
👉 Read more and sign up for
@ndnatalk.bsky.social's no cost Maths Champions programme.
👉 tinyurl.com/522xhys5
November 19, 2025 at 1:44 PM
📝 Have your say on Birth to 5 Matters!
The Early Years Coalition is gathering views from across the sector to shape the next edition of this key guidance.
Survey open until 24 Nov 2025 👉 www.surveymonkey.com/r/88Z6Q9L
#NDNA #EarlyYears #EYFS
The Early Years Coalition is gathering views from across the sector to shape the next edition of this key guidance.
Survey open until 24 Nov 2025 👉 www.surveymonkey.com/r/88Z6Q9L
#NDNA #EarlyYears #EYFS
November 6, 2025 at 9:22 AM
📝 Have your say on Birth to 5 Matters!
The Early Years Coalition is gathering views from across the sector to shape the next edition of this key guidance.
Survey open until 24 Nov 2025 👉 www.surveymonkey.com/r/88Z6Q9L
#NDNA #EarlyYears #EYFS
The Early Years Coalition is gathering views from across the sector to shape the next edition of this key guidance.
Survey open until 24 Nov 2025 👉 www.surveymonkey.com/r/88Z6Q9L
#NDNA #EarlyYears #EYFS
⭐️ Wishing a happy Diwali to everyone who is celebrating!
We'd love to see how our members are celebrating. Tag us in your Diwali photos or email [email protected] and we will share some of our favourites!
#Diwali2025
We'd love to see how our members are celebrating. Tag us in your Diwali photos or email [email protected] and we will share some of our favourites!
#Diwali2025
October 20, 2025 at 8:18 AM
⭐️ Wishing a happy Diwali to everyone who is celebrating!
We'd love to see how our members are celebrating. Tag us in your Diwali photos or email [email protected] and we will share some of our favourites!
#Diwali2025
We'd love to see how our members are celebrating. Tag us in your Diwali photos or email [email protected] and we will share some of our favourites!
#Diwali2025
NDNA Scotland joined an ELC Ministerial Roundtable at the Scottish Parliament to raise key issues around sustainability, partnerships and workforce challenges.
The Minister and Councillor praised the sector’s value and welcomed further dialogue.
#NDNA #EYFS #EarlyYears
The Minister and Councillor praised the sector’s value and welcomed further dialogue.
#NDNA #EYFS #EarlyYears
October 7, 2025 at 2:50 PM
NDNA Scotland joined an ELC Ministerial Roundtable at the Scottish Parliament to raise key issues around sustainability, partnerships and workforce challenges.
The Minister and Councillor praised the sector’s value and welcomed further dialogue.
#NDNA #EYFS #EarlyYears
The Minister and Councillor praised the sector’s value and welcomed further dialogue.
#NDNA #EYFS #EarlyYears
👩🏫 NDNA’s Hannah Murison joined a ministerial roundtable with Minister Natalie Don-Innes MSP & COSLA to discuss workforce, partnership & sustainability challenges facing nurseries across Scotland.
#NDNA #EarlyYears #Scotland
#NDNA #EarlyYears #Scotland
October 6, 2025 at 12:44 PM
👩🏫 NDNA’s Hannah Murison joined a ministerial roundtable with Minister Natalie Don-Innes MSP & COSLA to discuss workforce, partnership & sustainability challenges facing nurseries across Scotland.
#NDNA #EarlyYears #Scotland
#NDNA #EarlyYears #Scotland
The cyber attack on Kido Nurseries is utterly reprehensible. 8,000 children’s details were threatened.
NDNA is supporting members with advice, guidance + an urgent webinar.
Read more here: ndna.org.uk/ndna-respons...
NDNA is supporting members with advice, guidance + an urgent webinar.
Read more here: ndna.org.uk/ndna-respons...
October 1, 2025 at 3:43 PM
The cyber attack on Kido Nurseries is utterly reprehensible. 8,000 children’s details were threatened.
NDNA is supporting members with advice, guidance + an urgent webinar.
Read more here: ndna.org.uk/ndna-respons...
NDNA is supporting members with advice, guidance + an urgent webinar.
Read more here: ndna.org.uk/ndna-respons...
NDNA is expanding Maths Champions to 1,810 new settings, following glowing feedback from nurseries and survey research from the EEF.
Read more here: ndna.org.uk/maths-champi...
#earlyyears #eduation #dfe
Read more here: ndna.org.uk/maths-champi...
#earlyyears #eduation #dfe
October 1, 2025 at 1:31 PM
NDNA is expanding Maths Champions to 1,810 new settings, following glowing feedback from nurseries and survey research from the EEF.
Read more here: ndna.org.uk/maths-champi...
#earlyyears #eduation #dfe
Read more here: ndna.org.uk/maths-champi...
#earlyyears #eduation #dfe
NDNA’s Purnima Tanuku CBE met with Helen Hayes MP Chair of Education Committee at Labour Party Conference. Purnima gave evidence at the last committee’s session. We will be submitting evidence to their Early Years Inquiry highlighting the challenges the sector is facing along with solutions.
October 1, 2025 at 9:19 AM
NDNA’s Purnima Tanuku CBE met with Helen Hayes MP Chair of Education Committee at Labour Party Conference. Purnima gave evidence at the last committee’s session. We will be submitting evidence to their Early Years Inquiry highlighting the challenges the sector is facing along with solutions.
NDNA’s CEO Tim McLachlan at Labour Party Conference: “It was good to hear once again a Secretary of State recognising early years as a priority. We now want to see that reflected in the funding that providers receive to deliver high quality early education.”
#EarlyYears
#EarlyYears
September 30, 2025 at 1:23 PM
NDNA’s CEO Tim McLachlan at Labour Party Conference: “It was good to hear once again a Secretary of State recognising early years as a priority. We now want to see that reflected in the funding that providers receive to deliver high quality early education.”
#EarlyYears
#EarlyYears
NDNA's CEO Tim McLachlan, Executive Chair Purnima Murthy Tanuku CBE and trustee Courteney Donaldson of Christie & Co are attending the Labour Party Conference this week in Liverpool to represent our members and the PVI nursery sector.
September 30, 2025 at 10:04 AM
NDNA's CEO Tim McLachlan, Executive Chair Purnima Murthy Tanuku CBE and trustee Courteney Donaldson of Christie & Co are attending the Labour Party Conference this week in Liverpool to represent our members and the PVI nursery sector.
We are at the heart of shaping Government policy and practice at the Labour Party Conference - meeting Olivia Bailey MP, the new Minister for Early Education. Discussing the frontline challenges today for our sector and opportunities for tomorrow, to ensure every child gets the best start in life.
September 30, 2025 at 10:04 AM
We are at the heart of shaping Government policy and practice at the Labour Party Conference - meeting Olivia Bailey MP, the new Minister for Early Education. Discussing the frontline challenges today for our sector and opportunities for tomorrow, to ensure every child gets the best start in life.
NDNA’s Executive Chair, Purnima Tanuku CBE, was on the panel at Childcare & Education Expo in Coventry speaking about proven practical strategies for leading success in early years. It was great to see so many delegates in attendance.
September 29, 2025 at 7:15 AM
NDNA’s Executive Chair, Purnima Tanuku CBE, was on the panel at Childcare & Education Expo in Coventry speaking about proven practical strategies for leading success in early years. It was great to see so many delegates in attendance.
👋 We have arrived and are ready to see lots of delegates at Childcare & Education Expo Midlands today and tomorrow!
If you're attending this weekend, come and say hi to Linda on stand D36. We have a fantastic range of publications and training courses available, written by our early years experts.
If you're attending this weekend, come and say hi to Linda on stand D36. We have a fantastic range of publications and training courses available, written by our early years experts.
September 26, 2025 at 8:55 AM
👋 We have arrived and are ready to see lots of delegates at Childcare & Education Expo Midlands today and tomorrow!
If you're attending this weekend, come and say hi to Linda on stand D36. We have a fantastic range of publications and training courses available, written by our early years experts.
If you're attending this weekend, come and say hi to Linda on stand D36. We have a fantastic range of publications and training courses available, written by our early years experts.