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...

How to prioritise your own career & wellbeing as a nursery manager

As a leader within your own nursery’s team, you are the main point of call when it comes to your...

Build positive home-nursery relationships: 6 fun parent engagement ideas

The sky is the limit when parents and practitioners are on the same page. Children thrive when consistent approaches are...

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...

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!...

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...

10 Common Myths About Infant Brain Development – Debunked

Days at nursery are jam-packed with exciting activities. But do your practitioners know how these activities help with baby brain development? The development that happens in early childhood is vitally important, even...

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 2026: 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...

How to avoid the development dip in the summer holidays

It’s summertime, and that means families swapping some nursery sessions for family holidays. The developmental dip that follows is experienced...

Sun safety in the Early Years

Summertime in nurseries can make all outdoor activities more enjoyable. But fun in the sun can also bring hidden danger....

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...

A social media audit for your nursery: Are you doing it right?

Around 54% of people research products via social media platforms before visiting a company’s website. Social media is no longer an add-on...

Predictive analytics in early years: Making data-driven choices to maximise your return

Increasing your nursery’s profitability doesn’t mean hiking your prices up. It’s about being business-minded. Making a profit as a childcare...

The Ultimate Checklist for the First Day at Nursery

Even though nursery practitioners have started countless children on their nursery journey, trusting unfamiliar people with your child is daunting....

The Latest FSA guidance on flour heat treatment in the early years

In August 2024, the Food Standards Agency (FSA) released new guidance on using raw flour in the early years. For...

The New EYFS Framework 2025: A summary of changes

On the 14th of July, 2025, the government released the latest version of the EYFS Statutory Framework. The new EYFS framework...

Responding to the Kido data breach: How Ovivio keeps your data secure

Following recent news in the media that the ‘Kido‘ nursery group’s data has been breached and held to ransom, we’ve...

Prevent duty in Early Years: The summary you need to know

40% of all Prevent referrals involve children as the cause of concern. Youth radicalisation is on the rise. As early years...

Nursery Funding 2025: What the Changes Mean for Your Setting

Want to know about government childcare funding for 2025? In this article, we cover all you need to know about...

Technology in early education: Making nursery life smoother, smarter, and a little bit simpler

We’d like you to humour us for a moment. Close your eyes and imagine an octopus (let your imagination run...

Activities for school readiness: Advice from a headteacher

When a child leaves your nursery ‘school-ready’, their chances of successful life outcomes are up to 11 times higher (particularly...