How to make early reading fun: EYFS Literacy activities to try

Early reading is vital for language development. As we know, vocabulary acquisition during the primary years can be a pre-judgement...

Ovivio Announces Exciting Partnership with MOEducation

At Ovivio, we are thrilled to announce our exciting new partnership with MOEducation, a specialist in creating stunning natural learning...

A complete guide to trauma-informed practice for nursery managers

“In the early years, we are nurturing hearts and minds,” says Sally Pearse, our expert contributor for this article. Of...

Supporting menopause in the workplace: EYFS support from an expert

Perimenopause marks the beginning of the process women’s bodies go through when they are losing their monthly period. This natural...

When aggression occurs: Positive behaviour management strategies for EYFS

Nursery is where children can grow and develop but also learn boundaries. It is natural for children to be curious...

How to support SEND needs on an EYFS budget

There are increasing numbers of complex SEND cases in nurseries, and EYFS settings are managing. Without additional funding to alter...

EYFS Statutory Framework: a practitioner’s guide

The EYFS statutory framework has been updated. From September 2023, nursery practitioners will experience changes in ratio numbers, safer eating...

Fundamental British Values EYFS: How to promote and demonstrate in the early years

British values EYFS activities are naturally intertwined with other EYFS activities you offer your children daily. The five British values...

EYFS tuff tray ideas for toddlers

It can be easy to become stuck with new, exciting tuff tray ideas. Whether you fit in with an EYFS...

11 ways to make an outstanding EYFS outdoor area on a budget

Keeping EYFS outdoor areas fresh and inspiring can be challenging, and as we know, variety is the spice of life!...

‘Understanding the World’ EYFS activities to blow them away

Understanding the world in EYFS allows children to foster a curiosity for learning. Giving them the tools to explore, question...

Clare Stead: Unlocking the Secrets of Early Brain Development

In the second episode of the Early Bloom Podcast, we welcome Clare Stead, the innovative creator and founder of the...

Legal Pitfalls for Nursery Owners

Recently, the childcare sector has been thrust into the spotlight, largely due to the controversial rollout and expansion of the...

What is CRM in Childcare?

Childcare customer relationship management (CRM) is the official term for managing all of your setting’s related contacts, from your early lead enquiries through to longstanding...

The 2024 changes in early years

The early years will be faced with a number of changes in 2024. It is unlikely that these changes will not impact your nursery, childcare provision or...

Slime recipe: How to make slime at home and nursery

Buying pots of slime for children to play with can be a costly expense for nursery owners. Instead, this article shares...

14 Christmas activities EYFS children will love!

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! However, if the idea of tipping glitter out of your socks puts...

Hacking your monthly cycle: Expert advice for nursery practitioners

We are taught minimal information about our monthly cycle during our school days. We are told that a period happens...

How to spot and stop bullying behaviour in EYFS: Expert advice on anti-bullying

Bullying can happen at any age. Often incorrectly thought of as an issue experienced exclusively during school, bullying behaviour can...

6 strategies to market your nursery

Marketing your nursery is a must. Whether you rely on word-of-mouth or your website, you need to get your nursery...

Understand your nursery business better with Ovivio’s Business Reporting

Nurseries are businesses. It’s a drum we beat often, but it’s a fact that makes the difference between community-leading success...

The ultimate guide to EYFS activities and ideas for nurseries

EYFS activities are what make a child’s time at nursery so enjoyable. However, thinking of new and fresh ideas the...

Tricia Wellings: Demystifying Childcare Funding

In the third episode of the Early Bloom Podcast, we welcome Tricia Wellings who has over 25 years of experience...

How Ovivio’s ‘all about me’ Early Years Child Profile grows as your kids do

It can be scary for parents to choose a nursery. Understandably, they will seek reassurance that you embrace and encourage...