Qualification levels of nursery staff drop dramatically

26 June 2019 | by Catherine Gaunt

The proportion of nursery staff qualified to Level 3 or above has fallen to such an extent in the last four years that it threatens the quality of provision, the National Day Nurseries Association has warned.

Nursery group expansion

25 June 2019 | by Catherine Gaunt

Nursery groups Kids Planet and Secret Garden Nursery have acquired new settings.

Tops launches reusable nappy campaign

23 June 2019 | by Katy Morton

The owner of Tops Day Nurseries has launched a campaign to promote reusable, washable nappies in a bid to reduce plastic pollution.

Nursery schools launch national fight for funding

21 June 2019 | by Catherine Gaunt

A nationwide campaign calling for the long-term funding of maintained nursery schools launches today.

Nursery groups growing through investment and acquisition

19 June 2019 | by Meredith Jones Russell

Kids Planet has secured more funding, while Cherubs Day Nurseries and Safari Kid have both bought new settings.

Nurseries in poor areas facing closure

11 June 2019 | by Catherine Gaunt

Childcare providers in deprived areas are twice as likely to close as those in the most affluent areas, according to new research, which also finds that the early years funding shortfall has risen by £50m in a year.

Nursery group re-brands and doubles in size

07 June 2019 | by Meredith Jones Russell

Nursery group Eduko Education has changed its name to Kindred Nurseries and acquired six settings.

Ofsted: Best Practice Guide - People management

27 May 2019 | by Hannah Crown

What is good practice when it comes to managing staff? The Village Nursery Group, based around Manchester, has some tips. By Hannah Crown

Tops Day Nurseries acquires 30th setting

21 May 2019 | by Katy Morton

Tops Day Nurseries has bought First Steps Nursery at the Roko Health Club and Football Training Ground in Copnor, Portsmouth.

NDNA launches its workforce surveys for Scotland and Wales

17 May 2019 | by Katy Morton

Nurseries in Scotland and Wales are being urged to take part in the NDNA’s latest workforce surveys.