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...
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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...
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...
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...
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...
Inclusive practice in the early years: what are you missing?
Inclusive practice is often thought to only apply to children with SEND. Absolutely, adaptive teaching approaches are a large part...
Childcare Changes 2024: Understanding This Year’s Funding Updates
Looking for a simple breakdown of the who, why, what, where and how of childcare funding 2024? You’ve come to the right...
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...
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...
Nursery Funding Simplified: Ovivio and MBK Group Launch Funding Gap Calculator
Let’s be honest – nursery funding is a maze. Not just for parents who might not know what they qualify for, or...
EYFS Curriculum 2024: From policy to outstanding practice
If the Early Years are where the magic happens, your EYFS curriculum is the magic preparation. Having an EYFS curriculum...
Are you ready to be a nursery manager?
Nursery management includes any position with leadership responsibilities, from nursery manager to room leader. Your career progression is likely high...