A pleasure to speak at Scottish Women's Budget Group event on the importance of investing in early education & care. Some important economic & gender budgeting arguments from Scherie Nicol a case study from Vienna but also important to reflect on long-term outcomes NDNA Scotland

Getting my feet under the table at Department for Education - the department for opportunity. From here, we’ll work to give every child the best start in life, drive high and rising standards and ensure that background is no barrier to getting on in life.

Welcome to Stephen Morgan MP Stephen Morgan MP who has been appointed as a Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State in the Department for Education.

Welcome to Janet Daby MP Janet Daby MP who has been appointed as a Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State in the Department for Education.

Ministers have been appointed at the Department for Education and our CEO Purnima Tanuku will be meeting with them tomorrow. Read more about our comments ➡️ ndna.org.uk/news/uk-genera…

🎥 Webinar Tomorrow 12 noon. 📩 For zoom link, check your inbox for email from Nursery World sent yesterday afternoon at 14:45pm or please contact me directly. 📩☎️ If you are planning to attend & have a burning question you would like to ask, please message me - Christie & Co

A very timely update on the sector with a new Government and lots of new MPs in place

I get into all sorts of trouble if I use the F-word when talking about early education and childcare! NDNA

As secretary of state for education Bridget Phillipson has said early years is about more than childcare & is at the heart of giving children the best start in life. Our CEO has been meeting her & the new ministers at Department for Education this evening including Stephen Morgan MP

💻Webinar: Local Authorities and Funded Childcare Conditions 💻 🗓️ - 6 August 📌 - Virtual 💷 - FREE (for members) Explore what councils can and cannot expect of providers when delivering funded childcare places. Sponsored Hope Education ndna.org.uk/product/local-…

Are you interested in Next steps for raising attainment in England’s schools? Join Westminster Education Forum on the 19th September to discuss this with speakers including Glyn Potts MBE DL Jonathan Broadbery NDNA Lauren Bellaera The Brilliant Club Conf info: westminsterforumprojects.co.uk/conference/Sch…

We get a lot of enquiries from nurseries about issues with local authorities. This free event for NDNA members will set out some of the legal background for the funded hours in England including some case studies & the expert view from Andrew Manners of Morgan LaRoche Solicitors

Less than 5 per cent of the funds available under the £100 million Government Childcare Expansion Capital Grant, have been distributed to early years providers, finds new data. nurseryworld.co.uk/content/news/l…

NDNA in the press 📢 Our Capital Grant Funding investigation is featured on Nursery World. The figures on the use of this fund are shocking. The National Audit Office found that we need to create 85,000 new places by September 2025 but only a tiny fraction of funding earmarked

Important words from Jonathan Broadbery of NDNA - sustainable funding for providers will be key to delivering a childcare system that can provide support and be accessed by families in every corner of the country.

Talking about local & regional challenges really puts national issues into context. If you want to read more about childcare deserts you can read the important report by NEF here - neweconomics.org/2023/11/nearly…

Working parents of 9 months to 2 year olds are now able to get 15 funded termtime hours of childcare a week in England 👶🏼👦🏽 But how is it working? We speak to the boss of Kids Planet Day Nurseries Felicity Hannah is also joined by Coram Family and Childcare & Jonathan Broadbery. bbc.co.uk/programmes/m00…

In the studio ready to talk about the benefits to chikdren and families as well as soke of the challenges faced by providers!

You’re invited to Christmas with Honley. An afternoon filled with a delightful blend of captivating Christmas melodies. With guests Carlton Main Frickley Colliery Band, @LindleyJS Choir and the majestic Father Willis organ. Embark on your festive journey with style with 'Christmas with Honley!'

This is a great project from NDNA Cymru for military families while helping to grow the early years workforce. NDNA