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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

This is what exceptional parent communication looks like

You need to keep it simple to nail excellent communication between your nursery parents and your team. Our expert advice?...

The 5 S’s of school readiness: A framework for nursery managers

We all know school readiness doesn’t start in reception. It happens during their time at nursery. Your team guides them...

Blossom’s Ofsted Q&A: Your Questions Answered (March 2025)

In March we started a conversation with Ofsted around their current inspection consultation phase, and found ourselves on the subject of...

7 emotional self-regulation strategies to try in early years

‘Self-regulation’ is a well-known phrase in early years. It’s mentioned in the EYFS Framework, Early Learning Goals and the Early...

Achieving EYFS Physical Development Outcomes: The Vestibular System

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The latest Ofsted inspection summary 2025: 11 things nursery managers should know

The DfE released confirmation about the new Ofsted inspection framework 2025 on the 9th of September. We have an easy-to-read summary article...

Healthy Eating EYFS Activities to Celebrate Veganuary

It’s Veganuary so why not explore some healthy vegan recipes for kids? Your childcare setting plays an important role in...

6 steps to an exceptional CPD plan for your nursery

It can be easy to be sucked into good marketing ploys with early years CPD courses, packages and workshops. The...

What are the statutory requirements for Early Years CPD?

Continuing Professional Development (CPD) in early years isn’t just a ‘nice to have’, it’s a statutory requirement. We know Ofsted...

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...

5 reasons CPD training will matter more in 2025

An element of staff management in business is keeping your staff’s skills and knowledge up to date. Nowhere is that...

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 2025

An air-tight first aid provision in your nursery is essential for pupil safety and legal compliance. When your nursery is...

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 not just...

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 offer similar...