Ofsted – A new approach to inspections

The results are in - hear from Wendy Ratcliff and Sam Sleeman-Boss about how Ofsted inspections are going to change.You...

Nursery Manager Interview Questions: How to Find the Right Leader

Hiring the best educators and managers for your setting most likely sits as a high priority for your nursery business....

How to increase occupancy in my nursery business

It’s no secret that maintaining and scaling nursery occupancy is an ongoing effort. Throw in constant government changes and it’s...

How to Create a Meaningful ‘Loose Parts’ Play provision in Your Setting

Loose parts play, a concept first dated to 1971, encourages curiosity and inventiveness in children by offering open-ended materials. Creating...

The day of an EYFS Ofsted inspection

Nursery Ofsted inspections can understandably make you and your team anxious. They aren’t designed to trip you up, your Ofsted...

How to prepare staff, parents and children for an Ofsted inspection

Ofsted inspections aren’t exactly a walk in the park- and for good reason! One thing you can do to minimise...

The Early Years Inspection Handbook, 3 I’s, reflective practice, and more

There are many factors when it comes to an Ofsted inspection. We have received an Ofsted Outstanding rating ourselves for...

Plug safety at your nursery setting: ‘Free of charge’ EYFS safeguarding advice

Are you certain that your children are in a plug protected environment whilst at your setting? Not only plugs, but...

19 Communication and Language EYFS Activities for outstanding early years language development

The past 2-years have been incredibly challenging, affecting our children the most. Nurseries and schools have worked tirelessly to support...

How to effectively plan CPD in your nursery: examples of outstanding CPD journeys

There is a changing dynamic of children entering nurseries, with growing expectations from external agencies and making every effort to...

Child-led learning: could your staff be limiting progress?

Perfecting the balance of learning through independent play is challenging. There is large accountability on your Early Years practitioners and...

EYFS statutory policies and procedures for nurseries: 5 top tips

Setting up a nursery is a challenge, from staffing to room preparations; one thing you can tick off is being...

Common financial mistakes nursery schools make

When running or setting up a new nursery, mistakes will be inevitable. Some might include financial decisions and choices that...

Health and safety in early years: is your nursery compliant?

Health and safety in early years is a priority. You can immediately be drawn to thinking EYFS health and safety...

Nursery software in-app notifications

Hundreds of nursery managers across the UK choose Ovivio's nursery software to make the business, learning and communications side of...

How nursery software helps boost human relationships across your childcare setting

Positive working relationships are the key to running a successful childcare provision. Staff-to-parent relationships are often focused on, whilst the...

EYFS CPD: How to Create a Bespoke Professional Development Plan

Continuing Professional Development (CPD) in the Early Years and childcare is an important part of making sure your children and...

Paediatric First Aid in EYFS: How to become (and stay) qualified

Paediatric First Aid training is mandatory for your nursery staff, meeting statutory requirements for your Level 2 and Level 3...

Childcare Changes 2024: Understanding This Year’s Funding Updates

Looking for a simple breakdown of the who, why, what, where and how of childcare funding 2024? You’ve come to the right...

How to prioritise your own career & wellbeing as a nursery manager

As a leader within your own nursery’s team, you are the main point of call when it comes to your...

Data protection and GDPR in nurseries

Data protection and GDPR in nurseries are a tedious but necessary evil. Schools and nurseries rank a whopping second for...

EYFS Statutory Framework: a practitioner’s guide

The EYFS statutory framework has been updated. From September 2023, nursery practitioners will experience changes in ratio numbers, safer eating...

Legal Pitfalls for Nursery Owners

Recently, the childcare sector has been thrust into the spotlight, largely due to the controversial rollout and expansion of the...

Tricia Wellings: Demystifying Childcare Funding

In the third episode of the Early Bloom Podcast, we welcome Tricia Wellings who has over 25 years of experience...