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: https://t.co/5rr0a6TSQ6

Estyn has published its annual report on education and training across Wales, including a focus on non-maintained early years settings. Read the report 👉 https://t.co/M2Q1dqaazf #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: https://t.co/K1drYjaZIJ

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

🎓 National Apprenticeship Week (9–15 February 2026) celebrates apprentices and the vital role they play in the early years sector. Apprenticeships support skills, confidence and long-term career pathways in childcare. #NationalApprenticeshipWeek #EarlyYears

Our Active Offer factsheet has been updated in line with the latest More Than Just Words guidance. View the updated resource 👉 https://t.co/drP0F0ai29 #EarlyYears #Wales

After more than 20 years with NDNA, Executive Chair Purnima Tanuku CBE will step down at the end of March. Her leadership has shaped NDNA’s growth and strengthened the voice of early years providers. Read Purnima’s farewell message here 👉 https://t.co/RdpIyEUl6k

🎗️ World Cancer Day (4 February 2026) is a moment to raise awareness and show support for everyone affected by cancer. Kindness, understanding and community play a vital role, including in early years settings. #WorldCancerDay #EarlyYears

FREE online course for Wales 🌍 Learn how consistent, intentional choices can help embed anti-racist practice in early years settings. Access the course 👉 https://t.co/8S2qUZDC4x #EarlyYears #Wales

📖 National Storytelling Week (2–8 February 2026) celebrates the role of storytelling in supporting children’s language, creativity and emotional development. From shared stories to imaginative play, every moment can become a story worth telling. #EarlyYears #EYFS

Strong leadership matters in the baby room. This live virtual classroom course supports room leaders and managers to build confidence, lead teams effectively and deliver high quality practice for babies. Four 90 minute sessions delivered over two weeks. #EarlyYears #EYFS

Parent Mental Health Day is a reminder that supporting parents’ well-being helps support children’s well-being too. Nurseries play an important role through listening, understanding and signposting support. #ParentMentalHealthDay #EarlyYears

International Day of Education recognises the power of education to shape lives from the very start. Early years education lays the foundations for learning, well-being and future success. #InternationalDayOfEducation #EarlyYears

"Free childcare" has caused confusion across the nation. Funded hours are helping thousands of working families, but funding rates do not cover providers' basic costs. 📷 Our Director of Policy, Jonathan Broadbery, had his say on @BBCNEandCumbria #EarlyYears #Childcare

Plans to close 4 specialist SEND nurseries in Leicestershire by 2027 have sparked major parent concern, amid rising costs for early years providers. 🎙️ Our CEO Tim McLachlan spoke on @BBCLeicester #EarlyYears #Childcare #Nurseries #Leicester #NDNA

It was great to catch up with @bphillipsonMP, Secretary of State for Education, and @helenhayes_ MP, Chair of the Education Committee at yesterday evening’s DfE Winter Ministerial Reception event.

The deadline for making any submission to the @CommonsEd inquiry into early years safeguarding has been extended to Friday 23 January - there is still time to submit your views https://t.co/x4NOKcbXvB

Winnie the Pooh Day is a great chance for nurseries to celebrate storytelling, imagination and shared reading with children. How will you mark the day in your setting? #EarlyYears #EYFS