Category: Best practices

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...

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....

How do I DBS check my childcare staff?

DBS checks are an essential part of working in many other industries, where the employer needs confirmation the member of staff...

The nursery manager’s guide to EYFS transitions

When your biggest little ones go off to reception, it’s an emotional time for everyone. Every child who attends your...

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...

How to grow your nursery from a single site to a nursery group business

Growth is essential for any successful business. What that growth looks like is up to you. Exploring how you can...

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...

Alex Dave: Digital Media Use, Parental Partnership and Online Safety in the Early Years

In the second episode of Season 2 of the Early Bloom Podcast, we’re joined by Alex Dave, a safeguarding education...

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...

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...

How to successfully run a School-Based Nursery

We don’t need to tell you that when it comes to strategic direction, nurseries and schools are poles apart. For...

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...

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...

The 5 S’s of school readiness: A framework for nursery managers

We all know school readiness doesn’t start in reception. It happens during their time at nursery. Your team guides them...

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...

7 emotional self-regulation strategies to try in early years

‘Self-regulation’ is a well-known phrase in early years. It’s mentioned in the EYFS Framework, Early Learning Goals and the Early...

Why parents choose a nursery in 2025: 12 decision-making factors

Choosing the right nursery is a huge decision for any parent – and in 2025, parents are doing their research,...