Cheryl Warren: Neurodiversity Affirming Practice, Inclusive Environments and Ofsted
In the third episode of Season 2 of the Early Bloom Podcast, we welcomed Cheryl Warren. An award-winning early years...
Category: Early Years Interviews
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....
How to Prepare for HMIE Scotland Nursery Inspections: A Complete Guide
As all early learning and childcare services in Scotland are subject to inspection, you can expect the proverbial ‘knock on...
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...
Common financial mistakes nursery schools make
When running or setting up a new nursery, mistakes will be inevitable. Some might include financial decisions and choices that...
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 explore race and diversity in the Early Years
A discussion with Laura Henry-Allain MBE, global award-winning educationalist, storyteller, producer and consultant. What steps can be taken to make...
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...
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...
Clare Stead: Unlocking the Secrets of Early Brain Development
In the second episode of the Early Bloom Podcast, we welcome Clare Stead, the innovative creator and founder of the...
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...
Carole Edmond: How Your Upbringing Shapes You and Your Success
In the fifth episode of the Early Bloom Podcast, we get a window into Carole Edmond’s journey and how her...
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...
Lucy Lewin: Courageous Leadership, Positive Safeguarding and Gen Z Educators
In the first episode of Season 2 of the Early Bloom Podcast, we’re welcoming back to the podcast a guest...
Supercharge your nursery finances: 10 things we learned from Lucy Lewin
On Monday 2nd December we hosted Supercharge your nursery finances with Lucy Lewin, who took us through heaps of what she’d learned from...
6 reasons why Sara Thakrar left her nursery to create nursery management software
Ovivio was formerly Blossom Educational prior to merging with KidsKonnect, founded by nursery owners and managers to bring nurseries software...