Let us know how the sector is doing by taking part in NDNA survey

We want to hear from all private, voluntary and maintained nurseries to gain an in-depth insight into the state of the sector. The results will be published in a research report and presented at the NDNA's Essential Nursery conference on 20-21 June in Peterborough.

The bi-annual Business Performance Survey includes questions on occupancy, fees, the funding for two-, three and four-year-olds, expansion plans and a range of issues to compile a picture of how well nurseries are doing in the difficult economic climate and responding to Government initiatives. The findings will contribute to the NDNA's response to policy makers.

National Day Nurseries Association's chief executive Purnima Tanuku said, 'NDNA is pleased to be working with Nursery World to promote our latest six-monthly Business Performance Survey, which is being sponsored by our nursery insurance partner, Pound Gates. Feedback from nurseries is vital so that we can gain an in-depth insight into the state of the sector and use the survey findings to work with government policy makers.

'It's vital the sector makes its voice heard at a time of great change in childcare, with the Government looking at new policy initiatives that could have an impact for many years. The business performance survey has become a national benchmark for performance in the sector.'

The online survey is open to all early years settings until 12 May and you do not have to be an NDNA member or subscribe to Nursery World to take part.

Those who take part in the survey will be entered into a free prize draw to win a digital camera donated by NDNA's insurance partner, Pound Gates.

• Complete the NDNA survey here  by 12 May.