N D N A

Our Mission: Empowering Early Years Professionals

NDNA stands as a leading voice for early childhood education and care in the UK and beyond. We proudly support and empower early years professionals like you to provide outstanding care and support for young children in their crucial formative years.

Who We Are

Established over 30 years ago, NDNA is a membership-led organization dedicated to nurturing and strengthening the early years workforce. We connect professionals, share knowledge, and campaign for better policies and resources to improve the quality of early childhood education and care.

What We Do

Our work encompasses various initiatives and resources to support early years professionals in their crucial role.

1. Advocacy and Policy Influence

• We advocate for children's right to high-quality early childhood education and care.
• We campaign for policies that support and invest in the early years workforce.
• We engage in consultations and partnerships with governments and other stakeholders.

2. Resources and Support

• Access to online resources, publications, and webinars.
• Exclusive member discounts on training, events, and publications.
• Guidance and support on curriculum implementation, safeguarding, and other key areas.

3. Training and Development

• High-quality training programs covering diverse aspects of early childhood education and care.
• Access to experienced mentors and coaches.
• Recognition and development programs for professionals.

4. Community and Networking

• A supportive online community for sharing stories, experiences, and best practices.
• Regional and national networks to connect with colleagues and share ideas.

5. Quality Assurance and Recognition

• Support for achieving and maintaining high quality standards through frameworks like the Excellence Together framework.
• Recognition programs for outstanding nurseries and professionals.

Our Values

• Child-Centricity: We prioritize the needs of young children and their holistic development.
• Collaboration: We value partnerships and collective action to achieve lasting change.
• Professionalism: We uphold the highest standards of ethics and practice.
• Innovation: We embrace new ideas and approaches to enhance the early childhood education and care landscape.
• Sustainability: We advocate for a future where quality early childhood education and care is accessible to all.

Join NDNA and join a community of dedicated professionals committed to shaping the future of early childhood education and care!