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The Ovivio Blog
Early years insights, activities, summaries and more,
written by early years experts.
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 2026
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...
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...
How to welcome and impress parents at your nursery setting
Advice from an EYFS expert, Kate Peach, who's also featured in our posts around parents choosing a nursery and growing...
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....
Gruffalo Activities for EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage)
The beloved story The Gruffalo by Julia Donaldson provides a fantastic foundation for engaging and educational activities in early years settings. These...
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...