The ultimate guide to EYFS activities and ideas for nurseries

EYFS activities are what make a child’s time at nursery so enjoyable. However, thinking of new and fresh ideas the...

Early Years Practitioner: Responsibilities, Skills and Career Pathways

Working in a nursery is not for everyone. It takes a special kind of person to put others’ needs before...

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...

15 exciting expressive arts and design EYFS activities

How do you teach creativity? Well, creativity is a personal response. When we feel, see, hear or experience, our response can determine how we...

12 EYFS Maths activities to count on

EYFS Maths plays a vital role in the seven areas of learning and development in the early years. Early mathematical...

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....

Early Learning Goals: A 2024 Overview

Children go to nurseries to get the best start in life. Early years practitioners and owners try their very best to provide...

Is your EYFS tracking ready for an Ofsted inspection?

Tracking EYFS progress is part and parcel of being a nursery practitioner. You are hard-wired to spot and celebrate the tiny wins that...

How to track EYFS child development with Ovivio

Nursery software has become an essential tool for managers and practitioners in streamlining child development tracking. Whether you are recording...

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...

Ofsted inspections in the early years: 23 key questions you may be asked

Ofsted inspections are understandably a source of stress and worry for you and your early years practitioners. Your EYFS provision...

Sensory play for babies: 12 ideas to try

Babies begin their sensory development long before they take their first breath. Even before birth, babies eagerly sense the world...

The often-missed nursery marketing feature: Ovivio’s Child Diary

First-time parents make up a huge portion of your nursery customers. They often use several apps to track their baby’s sleep, feeding...

What are the EYFS Seven Areas of Learning and Development?

The EYFS seven areas of learning and development are defined by the English government as: Three prime areas: Communication and Language Personal,...

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....

New Ofsted Inspection Handbook 2024: The summary for schools and nurseries

Ofsted is changing the way it reports on schools and maintained EYFS settings. On the 4th of September 2024, Ofsted announced the removal of single-word judgements for school inspections.   The recent Ofsted changes impact those...

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...

Remembrance Day Activities for EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage)

Remembrance Day is marked on the 11th of November every year in the UK and other countries, a day to...

Chinese New Year Activities for EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage)

Chinese New Year is a colourful and culturally rich festival that provides an excellent opportunity for EYFS practitioners to introduce children...

Dinosaur Activities for EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage)

Dinosaurs are awesome – though that’s mainly because they’re not around anymore. They’re also a fascinating theme for young children,...

Diwali Activities for EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage)

Diwali, the Festival of Lights, is a vibrant and meaningful celebration that can be incorporated into Early Years Foundation Stage...