Upcoming Parent App Update

We’re getting in touch to share an early announcement on the timing of an upcoming Parent App update. When we...

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...

6 ways to turn enquiries into enrolments with Ovivio

When parents reach out to enquire about your setting and to organise a nursery visit, an initial warm welcome can’t...

Message for nurseries to parents

Hello Parents! Exciting news! The nursery software we use, Blossom, has changed its name to Ovivio, and we wanted to...

Say hello to Ovivio

That’s right: Blossom Educational and KidsKonnect are now a thing of the past, and Ovivio is the name to know...

What to expect before and during your nursery Ofsted inspection

It’s no surprise that the new Ofsted inspection framework has left many early years leaders unsure about what to expect....

Have your Say in our Childcare Sector Survey 2025

Working in childcare is incredibly rewarding, but we know it comes with unique pressures. Between navigating Ofsted inspections, managing budgets,...

Daily Risk Assessments on Ovivio – Audits Done Right

Save time and keep Ofsted compliant with Daily Risk Assessments filled in and stored directly in your Ovivio platform. As...

Save Money with Ovivio. A Cherubs case study

Sarah Savage Operations Manager, Cherubs WITH OVIVIO SINCE: September 2017 NUMBER OF SITES: 12 (increased from 10 in 2017) PRODUCT...

Outdoor Maths Activities EYFS: Creative Ways to Teach Numeracy Outdoors

This post was written by Jamie Victoria Barnes of Everything Early Years fame. Mathematics is a core element of the...

10 ways to improve parental engagement

‘Fast paced’, is a phrase I would use to describe today’s society; we are always busy with engagements, work, social...

The Importance of Early Years Leadership and Effective Management

Leadership in any job role is important, as you will know those in management positions are the facilitators of the...

Nursery Manager Interview Questions: How to Find the Right Leader

Hiring the best educators and managers for your setting most likely sits as a high priority for your nursery business....

How to increase occupancy in my nursery business

It’s no secret that maintaining and scaling nursery occupancy is an ongoing effort. Throw in constant government changes and it’s...

The MITEY UK and other methods: how to get more men to join the EYFS

Recently Ovivio interviewed Shaddai Tembo, lecturer in Early Education and Childhood Practice at Perth College UHI. He is currently pursuing...

How to Create a Meaningful ‘Loose Parts’ Play provision in Your Setting

Loose parts play, a concept first dated to 1971, encourages curiosity and inventiveness in children by offering open-ended materials. Creating...

Promoting Health and Wellbeing in Early Years: 5 Fundamentals for Mentally Healthy Habits

It’s easy to identify factors that will likely impact children’s mental health. The difficult part is how to ensure our...

How to address your nursery staffing issues by hiring the right people

Staffing issues in Early Years settings is not news to the sector, but the Covid-19 pandemic has seemed to have...

6 Meaningful Present Ideas to Appreciate Your Nursery Staff

Hiring the best nursery staff for your business is one step, but childcare settings across the UK are struggling to retain...

4 STEM Activities for Preschoolers to Try

STEM is not a new term for childcare settings. But why exactly is it beneficial for children’s learning and development,...

Plug safety at your nursery setting: ‘Free of charge’ EYFS safeguarding advice

Are you certain that your children are in a plug protected environment whilst at your setting? Not only plugs, but...

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....

Why the Early Learning Goals are important and 5 activities to master them

Early Years as a field is ‘definition rich’, as we have all the abbreviations and acronyms under the sun to...

How to Prepare for HMIE Scotland Nursery Inspections: A Complete Guide

Advice from HM Chief Inspector of Education, Gayle Gorman, and Strategic Director for Scrutiny at Education Scotland, Janie McManus. As...