Category: Ofsted

How does Ofsted inspect safeguarding in early years?

Under Ofsted’s 2025 framework, safeguarding in early years takes centre stage. It’s the foundation of every inspection and the clearest sign of...

Children’s Commissioner Report 2025: A summary for nursery managers and owners

In Summary: The Children’s Commissioner Report 2025 is a new census revealing unprecedented data on the state of children’s welfare...

A breakdown of the Ofsted Early Years Inspection Toolkit: Updated for September 2026

In Summary: The Ofsted Early Years Inspection Toolkit was introduced in September 2025 and further updated in June 2026.  The toolkit...

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...

How to teach mutual respect in the early years

You work with young children day in, day out. So, you’ll know better than anyone that no child is born...

Ovivio’s Ofsted Q&A: Your Questions Answered (March 2025)

In March we started a conversation with Ofsted around their current inspection consultation phase, and found ourselves on the subject...

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...

16 EYFS First Aid requirements for 2026

An air-tight first aid provision in your nursery is essential for pupil safety and legal compliance. When your nursery is...

Circle Time Activities: How Games can Boost Social Development

Nursery activities such as circle time help children build their social skills. These fun yet engaging games encourage learning in...

All you need to know about the new EYFS Framework

The EYFS Framework changed for nurseries in 2021. Here's a breakdown of the ‘new’ EYFS Frameworks and the options available...