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...
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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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
How to effectively implement the Curiosity Approach across your nursery
Since the invention of the iPad 12 years ago, the methods in which our children play and interact have changed....
What to do and when to do it: parental engagement activities to help your child thrive!
Your child hears their first sounds in the womb, which means that even before they are born into the world,...
Does Your Story Time Cut It? The Importance of Talking and Language in Developing Early Years Literacy Skills
Literacy is one of the specific areas of learning and development. Strong Literacy skills are essential for active participation in learning-...
Reflective practice in the Early Years: 3 activities for your next team meeting
We encourage our children to learn through experience, trial and error, discussion and then re-application. Yet, when it comes to...
Early Years Recruitment: How to Solve the Sector’s Staffing Crisis
Recruitment in the Early Years is at an all-time low as nurseries are struggling to fill vacancies for qualified and...
Dealing with upset and angry parents in EYFS settings
Parents can become upset, angry or distressed when they feel they aren’t included in their child’s education, listened to or...
Sexism in the Early Years: How gender stereotyping impacts recruitment and practice
In our settings, we celebrate differences and teach our children that being unique and individual are positive, and welcomed, traits....
Children’s Walking Harnesses: Are They Safe to Use in Nursery Settings?
The use of child harnesses, or leashes, can be a controversial topic in the early years field. It poses reoccurring...
Health and safety in early years: is your nursery compliant?
Health and safety in early years is a priority. You can immediately be drawn to thinking EYFS health and safety...
Child Development Theories in EYFS: What’s Still Relevant and What’s Not?
Advice from clinical psychologist, Dr Charlotte Dunster-Page, on how to get the most from child development theories in your nursery....
15 Conflict Resolution Strategies Every Nursery Manager Should Know
Conflict in a nursery setting, it’s enough to have you running for the hills! Nobody enjoys dealing with conflict (although...
Women in EYFS leadership roles are the backbone of the sector
Who runs the world, girls! Well, no, actually. Leaders who are women are still underrepresented compared to men. Although steps...
How to retain your nursery parents and boost parent partnerships in the early years
What’s the secret to a good parent partnership in the early years? The answer is happy children. Parents who feel...