Exactly a week from today, polling stations around the UK will be a hive of activity with voters marking down their choices. The opinion polls remain unclear about what will happen on the big day itself and how this will translate into parliamentary seats and which, if any, party can form the next Government.
No matter what the outcome, change will be ahead. Any Government can be expected to make budget cuts. But the NDNA will continue to work hard to highlight the vital importance of investment in the early years.
All the main parties remain committed to parents and all have outlined various ways to support families, some of which relate directly to the childcare sector. However, the next Government must look at serious support for the sector and resolve key issues. In the current economic climate, despite probable cuts, early years must remain a priority. Not only do services offer early intervention for children, but they also enable parents to work and make a contribution to a successful economy.
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