Ofsted is changing the way it reports on schools and maintained EYFS settings. On the 4th of September 2024, Ofsted announced the removal of single-word judgements for school inspections. The recent Ofsted changes impact those...
In August 2024, the Food Standards Agency (FSA) released new guidance on using raw flour in the early years. For...
Remembrance Day is marked on the 11th of November every year in the UK and other countries, a day to...
Chinese New Year is a colourful and culturally rich festival that provides an excellent opportunity for EYFS practitioners to introduce children...
Dinosaurs are awesome – though that’s mainly because they’re not around anymore. They’re also a fascinating theme for young children,...
Diwali, the Festival of Lights, is a vibrant and meaningful celebration that can be incorporated into Early Years Foundation Stage...
Minibeast activities are an exciting and educational way to introduce children in EYFS to the world of insects and other...
Autumn provides an ideal opportunity for Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) practitioners to engage children in sensory-rich and educational experiences...
Bonfire Night, or Guy Fawkes Night, provides an exciting opportunity for EYFS practitioners to engage children with fun, educational, and...
Halloween is a perfect opportunity to engage children in fun, spooky, and educational activities that align with the EYFS framework....
As nursery managers and owners, you see it daily: little feet running, tiny hands grasping, and endless energy bounding around...
‘Pirates’ is a fun and imaginative topic in the early years, making it perfect for EYFS activities encouraging creativity, language...
Did you know that as many as 1 in 5 children in the UK are starting reception with delayed speech...
We’ve combined our expert EYFS knowledge, recent Ofsted inspection experience and information from the latest Ofsted inspection information (February 2025) to give you questions...
The latest information from Ofsted has changed how safeguarding is inspected in the early years. Previously, safeguarding wasn’t a standalone...
Bring the wonders of nature into learning with these Forest School activities for EYFS! Forest School offers children the opportunity to...
With digital media becoming increasingly woven into the early years, understanding good tech use is more vital than ever. This blog explores...
In Summary: The Children’s Commissioner Report 2025 is a new census revealing unprecedented data on the state of children’s welfare...
In Summary: The Ofsted Early Years Inspection Toolkit 2025 is a new guide for inspectors, replacing the current Early Years Handbook in...
On the 14th of July, 2025, the government released the latest version of the EYFS Statutory Framework. The new EYFS framework...
In the fourth episode of Season 2 of the Early Bloom Podcast, we welcomed Katie Taylor, an EYFS teacher and...
Starting in November 2025, Ofsted is introducing 14 changes to its inspection framework. Key updates include a new 5-point grading...
Funky Fingers activities are all about strengthening fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and finger dexterity in fun and engaging ways....
Let’s embark on an adventure with We’re Going on a Bear Hunt by Michael Rosen! This beloved story is perfect for encouraging...
