We are a professional body that helps spark connections and supports individual potential.
We developed the Institute of Early Years Education based on the stories you have shared with us, the challenges you face and the needs you have expressed. The Institute was set up to support your professional development and wellbeing, and membership has been designed to provide a sense of unity and belonging, for everybody working, or aspiring to work, in early education and care.
Our guiding principles
We aim to become the UK’s largest professional platform on a par with other professional membership bodies, working to the following principles:
- Development: Promote evidence-informed best practice through continued professional and personal development
- Professionalism: Elevate and enhance the status of early education and care by empowering and supporting individuals
- Togetherness: Build a sense of belonging and inspiration
- Wellbeing: Support the wellbeing of individuals to enable everyone to flourish
- Quality: Advocate for quality in early education and care to positively impact children’s lives
Achieve more with the Institute of Early Years Education
We are a membership body with an affordable, accessible membership platform which is simple to navigate and offers you incredible value, with membership prices starting at just £5 per month.
- Learn and improve professional practice with an ever-growing library of evidence-based member resources.
- Review and reflect on your achievements with our professional development ePortfolio.
- Explore career options and plan for the future with our career pathways resources.
- Experience unity and belonging by joining our community forum to share best practice with others.
- Improve your wellbeing and flourish with exclusive access to a 24/7 GP service, mental health support, digital gym and lifestyle discounts.
Come and join us on the journey to deliver change for early education and care.
Powered by National Day Nurseries Association
The Institute of Early Years Education has grown from over 25 years’ experience of championing high-quality early education and care across the UK and internationally.
National Day Nurseries Association (NDNA) is the national membership charity giving nurseries the reassuring, expert advice and time-saving resources that allow them to focus on what they do best, caring for children in early years.
The challenges of the sector were clear from research. NDNA listened to what practitioners told them they needed and wanted and commited to powering the creation of an Institute which individuals can join for their personal and professional development. A place that gives a sense of belonging, support for career development and an amazing offer for health and wellbeing.
Meet the team
Dr Sara Bonetti
Sarah Rubini
Sinead McMahon
Emily Askew
