Message for nurseries to parents
Hello Parents! Exciting news! The nursery software we use, Blossom, has changed its name to Ovivio, and we wanted to...
Day: October 28, 2017
Say hello to Ovivio
That’s right: Blossom Educational and KidsKonnect are now a thing of the past, and Ovivio is the name to know...
Ofsted – A new approach to inspections
The results are in - hear from Wendy Ratcliff and Sam Sleeman-Boss about how Ofsted inspections are going to change.You...
Louise Jackson – Get your nursery children school-ready
Join Louise Jackson, our educational expert, for a webinar packed full of school readiness tips and advice for nursery managers....
Rebecca Reeve – Mastering Admissions from Enquiry to Enrolment
One of our leading Education Experts, a former early years teacher, qualified child counsellor and with a degree in early...
Building parent satisfaction. A Banana Moon case study
The partnership of Banana Moon Franchise and Ovivio is several years in and we wanted to take the time to...
Save Money with Ovivio. A Cherubs case study
Sarah Savage Operations Manager, Cherubs WITH OVIVIO SINCE: September 2017 NUMBER OF SITES: 12 (increased from 10 in 2017) PRODUCT...
Lucy Lewin – Supercharge Your Nursery Finances
Lucy Lewin is the founder and owner of the Profitable Nursery Academy and Little Angels (Uppingham), and has dedicated her...
Outdoor Maths Activities EYFS: Creative Ways to Teach Numeracy Outdoors
This post was written by Jamie Victoria Barnes of Everything Early Years fame. Mathematics is a core element of the...
10 ways to improve parental engagement
‘Fast paced’, is a phrase I would use to describe today’s society; we are always busy with engagements, work, social...
The Importance of Early Years Leadership and Effective Management
Leadership in any job role is important, as you will know those in management positions are the facilitators of the...
Nursery Manager Interview Questions: How to Find the Right Leader
Hiring the best educators and managers for your setting most likely sits as a high priority for your nursery business....
How to increase occupancy in my nursery business
It’s no secret that maintaining and scaling nursery occupancy is an ongoing effort. Throw in constant government changes and it’s...
The MITEY UK and other methods: how to get more men to join the EYFS
Recently Ovivio interviewed Shaddai Tembo, lecturer in Early Education and Childhood Practice at Perth College UHI. He is currently pursuing...
How to Create a Meaningful ‘Loose Parts’ Play provision in Your Setting
Loose parts play, a concept first dated to 1971, encourages curiosity and inventiveness in children by offering open-ended materials. Creating...
Promoting Health and Wellbeing in Early Years: 5 Fundamentals for Mentally Healthy Habits
It’s easy to identify factors that will likely impact children’s mental health. The difficult part is how to ensure our...
The day of an EYFS Ofsted inspection
Nursery Ofsted inspections can understandably make you and your team anxious. They aren’t designed to trip you up, your Ofsted...
How to prepare staff, parents and children for an Ofsted inspection
Ofsted inspections aren’t exactly a walk in the park- and for good reason! One thing you can do to minimise...
The Early Years Inspection Handbook, 3 I’s, reflective practice, and more
There are many factors when it comes to an Ofsted inspection. We have received an Ofsted Outstanding rating ourselves for...
How to address your nursery staffing issues by hiring the right people
Staffing issues in Early Years settings is not news to the sector, but the Covid-19 pandemic has seemed to have...
6 Meaningful Present Ideas to Appreciate Your Nursery Staff
Hiring the best nursery staff for your business is one step, but childcare settings across the UK are struggling to retain...
4 STEM Activities for Preschoolers to Try
STEM is not a new term for childcare settings. But why exactly is it beneficial for children’s learning and development,...
Plug safety at your nursery setting: ‘Free of charge’ EYFS safeguarding advice
Are you certain that your children are in a plug protected environment whilst at your setting? Not only plugs, but...
EYFS Inclusive Practice: What Might Be Missing and How to Strengthen SEND Support
Is your inclusive practice truly supporting every child with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)? Moving past surface-level efforts, true...