NDNA Scotland

National Day Nurseries Association (NDNA) Scotland is a charity supporting Scotland's nurseries to provide the best quality early years provision.

[NDNA Scotland @NdnaScotland]

That’s why NDNA’s #100Daysfor100Families campaign matters — standing up for choice, flexibility and the right of families to access childcare that meets their needs.

🔗 https://t.co/6rfq4LcYVC

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Who gets to decide what works best for families — families themselves, or the council?

In the Central Belt, parents are being told by councils where their children can go, whether siblings can stay together, and what childcare choices are “allowed” to work around family life.

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That isn’t flexibility — and it isn’t choice.

NDNA’s West Lothian Network Chair, Andrew Carr, shares a powerful deputation ahead of the decision in West Lothian. Despite this, the council didn’t listen.

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That’s why we’ve launched #100Daysfor100Families — to make sure this commitment leads to real change for the families at risk of losing the childcare they know and trust because of council boundary decisions.

🔗https://t.co/6rfq4LcYVC

[NDNA Scotland @NdnaScotland]

This video sets out the power government has to make a real difference to families’ lives.

Now we have both a campaign and a commitment in Parliament. The task is to turn that commitment into action.

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So over the next 100 days, we’ll keep pushing for action and accountability. Look out for ways to get involved, raise your voice and support the campaign in the weeks ahead.

🔗 https://t.co/6rfq4LcYVC

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✨A win in Scottish Parliament has opened the door ✨

We have launched 100 Days for 100 Families to make sure change follows.

A recent debate secured important backing for action on cross-border childcare places.

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We’re building on that momentum with a campaign focused on one clear message: this must not stop at Parliament.

🚨More than 100 families are still facing the loss of their childcare because of council boundary decisions. 🚨

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⏰ The UK Budget on 26 Nov is almost here.
We need your experiences on the financial pressures facing nurseries and early years staff in Scotland.
Your voice matters.
👉 Take our quick survey: https://t.co/QfMiBa5JH4

[NDNA @NDNAtalk]

NDNA Scotland's National Operational Manager, Hannah Murison, met with other childcare sector representatives today in Stirling for a roundtable.

We gave updates and shared information about recent events and issues across the sector.
@earlyyearsscot @ScotChildmind
#EYS

[NDNA Scotland @NdnaScotland]

A testament to the reputation of private Nurseries in Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

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The proportion of children in Scotland attending private nurseries has jumped - from 24% in 2018 to 32% in 2024.
Read more 👉https://t.co/XE5EmjoIXS

#Childcare #ELC #Nurseries #Scotland #NDNA

[NDNA @NDNAtalk]

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

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👩‍🏫 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

[Glow Scot @GlowScot]

🔍It’s Dyslexia Awareness Week Scotland! The Addressing Dyslexia Toolkit is a free resource for all teachers & early years workers involved with literacy difficulties & dyslexia throughout the school years. Visit the GLOW RM Unify App library to find out more. @DyslexiaScotlan

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🚨ELC settings🚨

📢Please share this opportunity with your families.

Scot Gov are undertaking another Parent Survey as part of the ELC evaluation.

The closing date has been extended to encourage as many families as possible to take part.

More info: https://t.co/bnhZifCHbD

[Inspiring Scotland @InspiringSland]

Applications now open for new or expanding breakfast clubs.

🟡 Grants of £8,000 - £12,000 are available
🟡 Open to Local Authorities, schools, charities, childcare and activity providers, parent groups, childminders
🟡 Deadline: 2 June

Find out more 👉 https://t.co/t9h8ldYARc

[NDNA Scotland @NdnaScotland]

The Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 is officially live!

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🙌 The Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 launches today!

🔗 https://t.co/TNELVAqr68

🎉 Watch our launch video, highlighting the achievements which have led to this moment.

#Safeguarding #Scotland #PVG #DisclosureScotland #scotlandlaw

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If you haven't already signed then please take a look. This affects nurseries across the UK.

The petition was started by an NDNA member but we would like everyone to sign it.

Please share with contacts in ELC.

(link is in the article)

[Nursery World @NurseryWorld]

A petition calling for all nurseries to be exempt from employer National Insurance Contributions (NICs) has been signed by nearly 1,000 people. https://t.co/k9qGkMA5DD

[Nursery World @NurseryWorld]

A petition calling for all nurseries to be exempt from employer National Insurance Contributions (NICs) has been signed by nearly 1,000 people. https://t.co/k9qGkMA5DD

[NDNA Scotland @NdnaScotland]

🧐Updated nursery policy and procedure templates – Scotland! 🧐

Many updates are related to the Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Act 2023.

By law, all employers must take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment of employees.

https://t.co/c9Ht1drtWS