Category: Best practices

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...

How nursery software helps boost human relationships across your childcare setting

Positive working relationships are the key to running a successful childcare provision. Staff-to-parent relationships are often focused on, whilst the...

EYFS CPD: How to Create a Bespoke Professional Development Plan

Continuing Professional Development (CPD) in the Early Years and childcare is an important part of making sure your children and...

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...

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...

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...

PSED EYFS activities: Advice from a Clinical Psychologist

We have all heard about (and experienced) toddler tantrums and meltdowns. It can feel like you have tried everything in...

Data protection and GDPR in nurseries

Data protection and GDPR in nurseries are a tedious but necessary evil. Schools and nurseries rank a whopping second for...

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...

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...

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...

Debunking 6 nursery nutrition myths

Louise Mercieca This month for the Early Bloom Podcast we were joined by Louise Mercieca, award-winning nutritional therapist...

Louise Mercieca: Unlocking the Power of Early Years Nutrition

In the fourth episode of the Early Bloom Podcast, we welcome award-winning nutritional therapist and founder of The Health Kick,...

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...