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Ofsted Early Years Inspection Toolkit 2025: A summary for nursery managers
In Summary: The Ofsted Early Years Inspection Toolkit 2025 is a new guide for inspectors, replacing the current Early Years Handbook in...
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
Katie Taylor: Outdoor Play, Forest Schools and Maximising Learning Outdoors
In the fourth episode of Season 2 of the Early Bloom Podcast, we welcomed Katie Taylor, an EYFS teacher and...
Ofsted Inspection Update September 2025: 14 new changes for early years
Starting in November 2025, Ofsted is introducing 14 changes to its inspection framework. Key updates include a new 5-point grading...
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...
Funky Fingers Activities for EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage)
Funky Fingers activities are all about strengthening fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and finger dexterity in fun and engaging ways....
Lucy Lewin: Courageous Leadership, Positive Safeguarding and Gen Z Educators
In the first episode of Season 2 of the Early Bloom Podcast, we’re welcoming back to the podcast a guest...
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...
We’re Going on a Bear Hunt Activities for EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage)
Let’s embark on an adventure with We’re Going on a Bear Hunt by Michael Rosen! This beloved story is perfect for encouraging...
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...
All About Me Activities for EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage)
‘All about me’ is a great theme to explore to help children learn more about themselves and the people around them....
Reclaim your time: Ovivio’s ‘Bloom’ AI Writing Assistant is here
Helping you write with confidence AI is on the rise everywhere you look. From OpenAI’s ChatGPT to Microsoft’s Copilot, Google’s...
Thoughtful and inclusive updates: Sunshine Nursery’s experience with Ovivio
In August 2025, we spoke to Katie Bateson of Sunshine Nursery in Sunbury. We spoke =about her nursery's use of...
How to teach mutual respect in the early years
You work with young children day in, day out. So, you’ll know better than anyone that no child is born...
How to successfully run a School-Based Nursery
We don’t need to tell you that when it comes to strategic direction, nurseries and schools are poles apart. For...
15 Easy Phonics Games EYFS Settings Love
Between juggling staffing gaps, snack prep and trying to squeeze in a moment to breathe, planning fresh phonics activities EYFS children will...
Animal Activities for EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage)
Animals are a wonderful theme to spark curiosity, creativity, and learning in young children. These animal activities for EYFS are perfect for...
21 Nursery Practitioner Interview Questions (with Answers)
We all know how tough it is to find that perfect fit in the nursery team. At Ovivio, we’ve worked...
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...
Nursery Funding 2025: What the Changes Mean for Your Setting
Want to know about government childcare funding for 2025? In this article, we cover all you need to know about...
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...
Supertato Activities for EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage)
Get ready for some action-packed learning with Supertato! This hilarious superhero-themed story by Sue Hendra is perfect for EYFS children, offering...