Debunking 6 nursery nutrition myths
This month for the Early Bloom Podcast we were joined by Louise Mercieca, award-winning nutritional therapist and founder of The Health Kick. She’s...
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Spotting the signs of heat exhaustion and heatstroke in babies and children
In the summer months, children and babies enjoy being outside in the warm and sunny weather. Your nursery practitioners must...
Early Learning Goals: A 2024 Overview
Children go to nurseries to get the best start in life. Early years practitioners and owners try their very best to provide...
How do I DBS check my childcare staff?
DBS checks are an essential part of working in many other industries, where the employer needs confirmation the member of staff...
How to track EYFS child development with Ovivio
Nursery software has become an essential tool for managers and practitioners in streamlining child development tracking. Whether you are recording...
Sensory play for babies: 12 ideas to try
Babies begin their sensory development long before they take their first breath. Even before birth, babies eagerly sense the world...
How to grow your nursery from a single site to a nursery group business
Growth is essential for any successful business. What that growth looks like is up to you. Exploring how you can...
The often-missed nursery marketing feature: Ovivio’s Child Diary
First-time parents make up a huge portion of your nursery customers. They often use several apps to track their baby’s sleep, feeding...
It’s time to Be Paid with Ovivio
Be Paid is Ovivio's tried and trusted path to getting your parents’ invoices paid faster. It’s a mobile payments system powered by...
What are the EYFS Seven Areas of Learning and Development?
The EYFS seven areas of learning and development are defined by the English government as: Three prime areas: Communication and Language Personal,...
Hand, foot and mouth nursery guidance
When new children start nursery, their immune systems can get a shock. It is unsurprising when their main way to...
Remembrance Day Activities for EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage)
Remembrance Day is marked on the 11th of November every year in the UK and other countries, a day to...
Meet the speaker: Lucy Lewin
Presenter of our webinar Supercharge your Nursery Finances on Monday 2nd December, Lucy Lewin has long been a friend of Ovivio and mainstay...
Top 9 biggest myths about nursery software de-bunked
Nursery software is one of the most effective methods to increase parental engagement, reduce administrative strain and maximise the profitability...
32 Ofsted safeguarding questions and answers for early years
We’ve combined our expert EYFS knowledge, recent Ofsted inspection experience and information from the latest Ofsted inspection information (February 2025) to give you questions...
Spending Review 2025: What it means for Early Years and Nurseries
Phase 2 of the 2025 Spending Review was released on the 11th June, 2025. This Spending Review sets out departmental budgets and prioritises...
The Latest EYFS Food Guidance for September 2025
With a lot of processes set to change in 2025-26 impacting early years, it’s vital to stay up to date...
What does good digital media use look like in EYFS?
With digital media becoming increasingly woven into the early years, understanding good tech use is more vital than ever. This blog explores...
The New EYFS Framework 2025: A summary of changes
On the 14th of July, 2025, the government released the latest version of the EYFS Statutory Framework. The new EYFS framework...
Clarity in every invoice – compliant invoice breakdowns to keep everyone happy
Responding to the Kido data breach: How Ovivio keeps your data secure
Following recent news in the media that the ‘Kido‘ nursery group’s data has been breached and held to ransom, we’ve...
Put the power in your parents’ hands with digital nursery registration forms
Making the path from enquiry to enrolment even smoother, digital registration forms have landed on Blossom. Keep your parents engaged...
The new ‘Giving Every Child the Best Start’ strategy summary 2025
The ‘Giving Every Child the Best Start in Life ‘ strategy was launched on the 7th of July 2025, and it’s packed with...
Why SEND Early Years Tracking Should Be Different
Inclusion in the early years is a national priority. Nurseries across the country are seeing a consistent rise in the...