NDNA Cymru is here to you with all the latest information and guidance to give you peace of mind. Get the latest updates from the Welsh Government on topics affecting Wales’ childcare sector.
Childcare Offer for Wales: National Digital Service
The national digital service will enable every parent and childcare provider to use one single service to access the Childcare Offer for Wales. Not only will this will bring consistency of experience for parents across Wales, it could significantly improve the experience of childcare providers delivering care funded by the Childcare Offer. One of the key benefits of the new service for childcare providers is that they will be able to move towards working with just one system and one payment schedule, no matter which local authority area the children in their care live in.
View hereAnti-racist shout out – Childcare and Play Sector
The Welsh Government recently published the Anti-racist Wales Action Plan, it is designed to tackle systemic and institutionalised racism. The actions within the plan are set against the vision of becoming an anti-racist nation by 2030.
The Anti-racist Wales Action Plan sets out the goals and actions for Welsh Government, local authorities, statutory bodies and third sector organisations in tackling institutionalised and systemic racism and creating a fairer and more equal Wales for ethnic minority people.
View hereOnline safety toolkit for early years practitioners: Guidance
The Welsh Government has published an online safety toolkit to support early years practitioners in their everyday use of technology, both as part of the provision and outside of it. It includes a range of supporting documents and template policies to encourage an understanding among practitioners of how children might be supported to safely and responsibly use technology, and promote good practice for managing the risks associated with online technologies to keep children safe.
Download hereLetter to providers of day care, child minding and play services in Wales
Read Julie Morgan AS/MS, Deputy Minister for Health and Social Services’ letter to all providers of day care, child minding and play services in Wales.
View letterFree virtual nature-based courses
Natural Resources Wales has launched a free virtual course that will give you the tools to make the most of using nature-based experiences, to promote positive physical and mental health for learners of all ages.
Book nowSupport in Additional Learning Needs Bill
The Welsh Government is transforming the system for supporting children and young people with additional learning needs (ALN) in Wales.
Find out moreWales Safeguarding Procedures 2019
Take a look at the new Wales Safeguarding Procedures which provides guidance for practitioners involved in safeguarding about how things are to be done.
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