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...
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The SEND Reform proposals explained: An early years guide
Alongside the Schools White Paper in February 2026, the government published a 120-page consultation: 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...
Labour government’s policies for the early years sector 2024
With Labour winning the 2024 general election by a ‘landslide’ victory, you’ll be thinking ahead to see what the next...
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...
Ofsted Inspection Update September 2025: 14 new changes for early years
Starting in November 2025, Ofsted is introducing 14 changes to its inspection framework. Key updates include a new 5-point grading...
The latest Ofsted inspection summary 2025: 11 things nursery managers should know
The DfE released confirmation about the new Ofsted inspection framework 2025 on the 9th of September. We have an easy-to-read...
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....
The 2024 changes in early years
The early years will be faced with a number of changes in 2024. It is unlikely that these changes will not impact your nursery, childcare provision or...