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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...
Healthy Eating EYFS Activities to Celebrate Veganuary
It’s Veganuary so why not explore some healthy vegan recipes for kids? Your childcare setting plays an important role in...
6 steps to an exceptional CPD plan for your nursery
It can be easy to be sucked into good marketing ploys with early years CPD courses, packages and workshops. The...
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...
What is NoodleNow?
CPD training for your nursery staff NoodleNow! (the exclamation mark is important) was a leading provider of online training courses,...
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...
Gingerbread Man Activities for EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage)
The story of The Gingerbread Man is a fun and familiar tale that offers a wide range of educational opportunities for EYFS...
Streamline your Early Years activities and Be Inspired with Ovivio Activities
Ovivio's latest new feature born from our team across the pond, Ovivio Activities is here to turn hours of activity...
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...
The self-regulation and executive functioning science your children need you to know
The nurseries that have the best self-regulation provision know something others don’t. They know the science behind how self-regulation skills...
What is Cultural Capital?
Cultural capital – we know it’s important, and we know Ofsted looks for it. But what does it really mean?...
How to make and check your nursery business plan
With over 14,500 early years registered settings in the UK, standing out might seem like a challenge. While many nurseries...
Ready for 2026? Ovivio Ensures Nurseries Stay Compliant with New Government Rules on Invoicing
Do your nursery invoices clearly show parents exactly what they’re paying for? In February 2025, the government announced a change...
14 Christmas activities EYFS children will love!
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! However, if the idea of tipping glitter out of your socks puts...
7 Ofsted early years themes for nursery managers to prepare for in 2025
If your nursery is in the Ofsted inspection window, you’ll be keeping an eye out on social media groups for...
Ovivio’s getting a fresh new board
To kickstart 2025, we’re releasing what might be the most eye-catching product update yet. We’ve revamped the dashboard, the first...
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 welcome and impress parents at your nursery setting
Advice from an EYFS expert, Kate Peach This parents guide will help you: Receive insider advice from EYFS expert, Kate...
Nursery Marketing: The Ultimate Guide
Advice from nursery marketing expert and CEO of Childcare Marketing, Ben Rolfe. This nursery marketing guide will help you: Explore...
The Ultimate Nursery Budget Guide for 2026
Advice from Ovivio on making the most of your site(s), staff and 'stuff' to stay financially comfortable or grow your...
It’s time to give back – Refunds are now on Ovivio
In our latest update to the Ovivio system following on from our Finance 3.1 release, we’ve made it even easier...
NoodleNow! Joins Forces With KidsKonnect, Europe’s Leading Childcare Software Provider
NoodleNow!, the UK’s largest training provider in the childcare sector, has been acquired by KidsKonnect, Europe’s leading early years software company....