New and improved staff ratios are now setting-wide!
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Where is my Blossom Parent App?
The Blossom Parent App has been rebranded, to bring it in line with the rest of our Ovivio look and...
Template: Message to parents regarding upcoming Parent App Update
Please note that this has been updated with new information and the release date has changed from the previous 15th...
New Occupancy Export for deeper data dives
Turn your occupancy data into actionable insights and go beyond reports with our latest and long-awaited feature release, Occupancy Exports....
EYFS Easter activities for nursery children and preschoolers
Easter time is nearly upon us again, which means lots of opportunities for Easter crafts and card making in the...
Ovivio’s Childcare Sector Survey 2026 – The results
Our survey closed in December 2025, and the results are finally in. 164 respondents have given us their views on...
Nursery invoicing software that’s top of the class
Manually working out funding is a nightmare. Whether your Local Authority (LA) is clear as ice or obscure as fog,...
Blossom Parent App Guide
Taking your child to nursery for the first time can be a daunting time for parents. However, with the Blossom...
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
Cherubs nursery has been with Ovivio since 2017, back when we were known as Blossom Educational. Before renewing their contract,...
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...