A letter has been sent to private providers in Scotland explaining that SINA ceased its operations in July. The letter, from the NDNA, said, 'As a volunteer-led organisation with limited resources in a fast-changing market, it has become increasingly difficult for SINA to properly represent the day nursery sector right across Scotland, despite the hard work of a committed board.'
The letter urged Scottish providers to endorse the move by joining the NDNA, which already represents more than 2,000 day nurseries across the UK.
It said, 'The backing of members in Scotland will enable us to put a powerful case for funding support and better represent the sector.'
NDNA chief executive Purnima Tanuku said, 'We believe there is a need for co-ordinated national support and representation of nurseries in Scotland.
'We are currently working to establish our membership base and we are seeking funding from the Scottish Executive to help us establish an infrastructure.'
Patricia McGinty, a former director of SINA, confirmed that a meeting took place with Peter Peacock, Scotland's minister for education and young people, to discuss funding for NDNA Scotland on 6 September.
An open meeting will be held in Glasgow on the evening of 29 September to give owners and managers a chance to put forward their views and discuss plans to develop NDNA Scotland. Anyone interested in attending should call 0131 332 5920.
