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♻️ On Global Recycling Day we recognise the role nurseries play in teaching children to care for the planet. Simple sustainable habits can make a lasting difference. Discover NDNA support for sustainable practice. #GlobalRecyclingDay #EYFS

🌿 Cynefin is about belonging. Our new video celebrates Welsh language, culture and community and the role nurseries play in helping children feel valued and connected. 🎥 Watch now: youtu.be/EwmPbFEGSes?si… #EarlyYears #Wales

AI is already part of nursery life. Are you confident your team is using it safely? Join our webinar on everyday AI, data protection and cyber awareness 👉 ndna.org.uk/product/webina… #EarlyYears #EYFS

@NdnaScotland 2025 Children’s Rights Award has been recognised as a case study. The award supports nurseries to embed the UNCRC in practice and strengthen accountability across the ELC sector. #EarlyYears #ELC

FREE Reflective Practice Wales online course Support continuous improvement in your setting by understanding reflective processes and their benefits. Access the course: ndna.org.uk/product/reflec… #EarlyYears #Childcare

🔬 British Science Week is the perfect time to encourage curiosity in early years. Exploring, questioning and discovering helps build critical thinking from the start. See how NDNA can support your practice. #BritishScienceWeek #EYFS

📚 On World Book Day we celebrate the power of stories in early years settings. Reading together builds language, confidence and imagination from the start. Explore NDNA resources to support literacy in your setting. #WorldBookDay #EYFS

Hidden harm can be hard to spot. Join our webinar on recognising and responding to Fabricated and Induced Illness (FII) and strengthen safeguarding in your setting. 18 March 2026 13:30 – 14:30 Book here 👉 ndna.org.uk/product/webina…

Are you a partner of serving military personnel and interested in childcare? NDNA’s Childcare Works project is recruiting 6 participants in England for a 16-week paid Trainee Nursery Assistant programme starting 31 March 2026. Email: childcareworks@ndna.org.uk #EarlyYears

Thank you to all of our members, exhibitors and speakers that joined us today at the NDNATalk Wales event in Wrexham. It's been lovely to see lots of engaged members in Wales and we hope you have gained some valuable insights at today's event! #NDNATalk

Two new templates added to our 105+ Policy Pack: 🥪 Packed Lunch Policy 💻 Cyber Security Policy Plus safeguarding and employment law updates to support your nursery. Find out more: ndna.org.uk/nursery-polici… #EarlyYears #EYFS

A @educationgovuk report shows many school-based nurseries (SBNs) struggle to offer the flexibility families need, including places for under‑3s, wraparound care and year‑round provision. Read more: ndna.org.uk/school-based-n…

West Lothian Council’s decision to block funded childcare places for families living outside the area is a devastating blow to parental choice, flexibility and the principles of Scotland’s ELC policy. Read our full statement here: ndna.org.uk/ndna-slams-cou…

Our Chief Executive Tim McLachlan spoke on @BBCLeicester following Leicestershire council's consultation on closing four SEND specialist nurseries. Tune in here 📻

Are your nursery policies and procedures up to date? NDNA members have access to over 105 nursery policy and procedure templates for England, updated according to recent safeguarding concerns. Find out more here: ndna.org.uk/product-catego…

Estyn has published its annual report on education and training across Wales, including a focus on non-maintained early years settings. Read the report 👉 estyn.gov.wales/annual-report/ #EarlyYears #Wales

💙 Random Acts of Kindness Day (17 February 2026) is a reminder that small acts of kindness can have a big impact. Kindness supports positive relationships in early years settings and beyond. #EarlyYears #Wellbeing

📋 Are you confident your HR & Health & Safety compliance is up to date? Citation has created a FREE HR & Health & Safety Compliance Checklist to help employers: 👉 Download your free checklist: tinyurl.com/ydwe9aph

Join our Half hour with Hayley session for the National Year of Reading 2026. Learn about resources and training to support your early years reading practice. Email HayleyGrayson@ndna.org.uk to join. 🗓️24 Feb, 12.00–12.30pm #EYFS #EarlyYears

💛 Children’s Mental Health Week (9–15 February 2026) highlights the importance of supporting children’s emotional wellbeing from the earliest years. Positive relationships, routine and care make a lasting difference. #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek #EarlyYears