Prevent duty in Early Years: The summary you need to know

40% of all Prevent referrals involve children as the cause of concern. Youth radicalisation is on the rise. As early years...

Technology in early education: Making nursery life smoother, smarter, and a little bit simpler

We’d like you to humour us for a moment. Close your eyes and imagine an octopus (let your imagination run...

This is what exceptional parent communication looks like

You need to keep it simple to nail excellent communication between your nursery parents and your team. Our expert advice?...

The 5 S’s of school readiness: A framework for nursery managers

We all know school readiness doesn’t start in reception. It happens during their time at nursery. Your team guides them...

Activities for school readiness: Advice from a headteacher

When a child leaves your nursery ‘school-ready’, their chances of successful life outcomes are up to 11 times higher (particularly...

14 Earth Day activities to celebrate Earth Day 2025 at your nursery

Earth Day 2025 is on the 22nd April (as it is every year). Nurseries and schools around the world can...

Achieving EYFS Physical Development Outcomes: The Vestibular System

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Why parents choose a nursery in 2025: 12 decision-making factors

Choosing the right nursery is a huge decision for any parent – and in 2025, parents are doing their research,...

14 Valentine’s Day Activities for toddlers

Valentine’s Day is another opportunity to celebrate in your nursery, but you might feel that your usual traditions may be...

What are the statutory requirements for Early Years CPD?

Continuing Professional Development (CPD) in early years isn’t just a ‘nice to have’, it’s a statutory requirement. We know Ofsted...

Understanding the latest National Insurance Contribution changes in childcare

On the 30th of October 2024, the 2024 Budget was announced by Rachel Reeves (Chancellor of the Exchequer). The Autumn Budget revealed a...

5 reasons CPD training will matter more in 2025

An element of staff management in business is keeping your staff’s skills and knowledge up to date. Nowhere is that...

16 EYFS First Aid requirements for 2025

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

Streamline your Early Years activities and BeInspired

Blossom’s latest new feature born from our KidsKonnect partnership, BeInspired is here to turn hours of activity hunting, planning, and sharing into mere...

Take the nursery workplace culture quiz

In a happy nursery, the children thrive, parents feel confident in their choice, and the whole place feels good. That’s not just...

What is Cultural Capital?

Cultural capital – we know it’s important, and we know Ofsted looks for it. But what does it really mean?...

Three Little Pigs Activities for EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage)

Huff, puff, and let the fun begin with these exciting Three Little Pigs activities for EYFS! This classic tale is perfect...

How to use Facebook professionally for your nursery

We live in the age of social media. Checking out a company via Facebook or Instagram is now often where...

5 ways to optimise your nursery’s spending: Advice from Lucy Lewin

Running a nursery can feel like juggling a hundred balls in the air while balancing on a unicycle – and...

Supercharge your nursery finances: 10 things we learned from Lucy Lewin

On Monday 2nd December we hosted Supercharge your nursery finances with Lucy Lewin, who took us through heaps of what she’d learned from...

How healthy is your nursery?

Health and nutrition are the key to quality development, and you are in the business of building healthy brains and...

The 11 Do’s and Don’ts for a successful nursery website

Nursery websites are growing in importance for managers and owners. They are a reliable source of enquiries and increase not...

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...

Blossom Educational Partners with KidsKonnect to Strengthen Nursery Software Solutions

Blossom Educational has recently joined forces with KidsKonnect, a leading childcare software company based in the Netherlands. Supported by our...