NDNA has come a long way since it was set up as a charity in 1999 with the mission of promoting quality in early years. Being seen as a credible voice for day nurseries has taken much hard work, including campaigning and endless meetings. Being a truly representative organisation does not happen overnight.
As a nursery owner, I too have witnessed dramatic, sometimes threatening changes within the sector. It is tempting to try to shout loudly about how damaging these are, but this won't achieve a thing, nor will encouraging people to fragment into separate groups.
As chair of NDNA I have seen how time, commitment and constructive, workable suggestions bring about change. Along with NDNA staff, board members and network chairs I have been involved in working to address the needs of members. Often this work is behind the scenes, building long-term relationships so that we can share views.
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