What does government data say about SEND in early years, and what should your nursery plan for?
You plan your SEND and inclusion provision around your current children’s needs, and you should. But planning only from what...
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The latest insights from Ofsted, DfE and government releases, analysed for key points so you can get straight to the important bits.
What was said about early years at the Labour Party Conference 2026?
Each year, MPs, members and organisations meet at the Labour Party Conference to debate the party's policies and priorities. This...
Ofsted updates the Early Years Inspection Toolkit for September 2026: A summary for nursery managers
In summary: What's changed: Ofsted updated its Early Years Inspection Toolkit in June 2026, with the new standards set to...
Working together to safeguard children 2026: what’s changed for nurseries
The DfE published an updated version of Working Together to Safeguard Children on the 18th of March 2026, replacing the...
The SEND Reform proposals explained: An early years guide
Alongside the Schools White Paper in February 2026, the government published a 120-page consultation:Â SEND Reform: Putting Children and Young People...
Schools White Paper 2026: What it means for early years settings
There are a lot of strategies, policies and system changes afoot. You’ll be keeping a close eye on what’s published...
Press Release: Blossom and KidsKonnect merge to form Ovivio, unlocking a new era of early years innovation
11th December 2025, London, UK: Marking a seismic shift in the early years software sector, Blossom and KidsKonnect have made...
Katie Taylor: Outdoor Play, Forest Schools and Maximising Learning Outdoors
In the fourth episode of Season 2 of the Early Bloom Podcast, we welcomed Katie Taylor, an EYFS teacher and...
NoodleNow! Joins Forces With KidsKonnect, Europe’s Leading Childcare Software Provider
NoodleNow!, the UK’s largest training provider in the childcare sector, has been acquired by KidsKonnect, Europe’s leading early years software company....