8 Ofsted activities to expect during your early years inspection in 2026

The November 2025 update to the Ofsted inspection framework makes it clear that inspectors want to see how nursery leaders’...

Sophie Allen: Montessori in Practice, Pedagogy and Developing Independence

In this episode we’re joined by Sophie Allen, an early years educator and consultant specialising in the Montessori approach. Sophie...

Preparing for the Ofsted call: A guide and checklist for the early years planning call

No matter how well you know your nursery setting, when you get the Ofsted call, it’s likely you might shrink...

Ofsted early years inspection documents checklist for nurseries (2026)

If you’re a nursery manager in England with an Ofsted inspection on the horizon, this checklist is for you. This...

Press Release: Blossom and KidsKonnect merge to form Ovivio, unlocking a new era of early years innovation

11th December 2025, London, UK: Marking a seismic shift in the early years software sector, Blossom and KidsKonnect have made...

Cheryl Warren: Neurodiversity Affirming Practice, Inclusive Environments and Ofsted

In the third episode of Season 2 of the Early Bloom Podcast, we welcomed Cheryl Warren. An award-winning early years...

6 ways to turn enquiries into enrolments with Ovivio

When parents reach out to enquire about your setting and to organise a nursery visit, an initial warm welcome can’t...

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...

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...

Preparing for Your Nursery Ofsted Inspection: A Guide for Practitioners and Parents

There's a shift in the rhythm and routines of EYFS Ofsted inspections in 2026 and beyond. The principles, however, remain...

Lucy Lewin: 5 Pillars of a Profitable Nursery Business

In this first episode of the Early Bloom Podcast, we welcome Lucy Lewin. Founder of the Profitable Nursery Academy, part...

What to expect before and during your nursery Ofsted inspection

It’s no surprise that the new Ofsted inspection framework has left many early years leaders unsure about what to expect....

Have your Say in our Childcare Sector Survey 2025

Working in childcare is incredibly rewarding, but we know it comes with unique pressures. Between navigating Ofsted inspections, managing budgets,...

Daily Risk Assessments on Ovivio – Audits Done Right

Save time and keep Ofsted compliant with Daily Risk Assessments filled in and stored directly in your Ovivio platform. As...

Poppy Activities for EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage)

Introduce the significance of remembrance in a gentle, age-appropriate way with these thoughtful and creative poppy activities for EYFS. Through...

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...

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....