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The Ovivio Blog
Early years insights, activities, summaries and more,
written by early years experts.
Running a nursery gives you plenty to think about. This is where we share practical nursery management advice, early years insight and childcare resources to make the day feel a little smoother. From the ins and outs of running a setting to children’s learning, regulation and parent relationships, there’s plenty to explore. Start with our nursery management resources, find fresh inspiration in EYFS activities, or catch up on Ofsted guidance for nursery teams.
Ovivio’s now even more accessible
We’re now a few months into the colourful new world of Ovivio, and we’ve been busy listening to feedback and...
How Ofsted inspects achievement: 9 next-step questions for nursery managers
Of all the Ofsted evaluation areas, achievement is one of the most tangible. The progress children make since joining your...
Nursery leadership and governance: your Ofsted summary guide
Everything inspectors see during your nursery visit is a reflection of your leadership. The culture in your rooms, the confidence...
EYFS Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines: the nursery manager’s summary guide
Ofsted’s evaluation area of behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines sets the foundations for all learning to be built on. But...
How Ofsted inspects inclusion in early years
Every child who joins your nursery brings their own story with them. Different starting points, different barriers to learning and...
New and improved staff ratios are now setting-wide!
Financial Information & Forecasting At Ovivio, we love a graph when it can make information easier to understand. Financial information,...
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...
Working together to safeguard children 2026: what’s changed for nurseries
The DfE published an updated version of Working Together to Safeguard Children on the 18th of March 2026, replacing the...
Space Activities for EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage)
Blast off into learning with these exciting space activities for EYFS! From creating rockets to exploring stars and planets, these...
Three layers of support: a practical approach to nursery staff mental health
A box of treats in the staffroom can matter to your team more than you might think. But there's a...
The early years SENCo role: A guide for 2026
Education, childcare and SEND support are in the midst of the largest changes in decades, and the early years SENCo...
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....
The SEND Reform proposals explained: An early years guide
Alongside the Schools White Paper in February 2026, the government published a 120-page consultation:Â SEND Reform: Putting Children and Young People...
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...
ICO – How to protect your (and your nursery’s) data
Join Helen Simpson and Ceri Hall, two Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) experts, for a webinar on data protection tips and...
Schools White Paper 2026: What it means for early years settings
There are a lot of strategies, policies and system changes afoot. You’ll be keeping a close eye on what’s published...
Spring Activities for EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage)
As the frost thaws and the first green shoots emerge, spring offers a wonderful opportunity to bring the outdoors into...
St George’s Day Activities for EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage)
Celebrate England’s patron saint with these creative and engaging St George’s Day activities for EYFS. From dragons and castles to...
The Complete Guide to Nursery Management in 2026
Running a nursery in 2026 is more complex than it's ever been. Between evolving Ofsted frameworks, rising operational costs, recruitment...
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,...
6 Risk factors for poor mental health in early years children
When it comes to children under five, there's a frustratingly large evidence gap in young children's mental health. The last...
Ovivio Parent App Guide
Taking your child to nursery for the first time can be daunting for parents. However, with the Ovivio Parent app,...