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Elmer Activities for EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage)
Elmer, the colourful patchwork elephant from David McKee’s beloved children’s book, is a fantastic character to use for a range...
Spending Review 2025: What it means for Early Years and Nurseries
Phase 2 of the 2025 Spending Review was released on the 11th June, 2025. This Spending Review sets out departmental budgets and prioritises...
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?...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Alex Dave: Digital Media Use, Parental Partnership and Online Safety in the Early Years
Early Bloom Podcast Episode 7 In the second episode of Season 2 of the Early Bloom Podcast, we’re joined by...
The Latest EYFS Food Guidance for September 2025
With a lot of processes set to change in 2025-26 impacting early years, it’s vital to stay up to date...
Forest School Activities for EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage)
Bring the wonders of nature into learning with these Forest School activities for EYFS! Forest School offers children the opportunity to...
What does good digital media use look like in EYFS?
With digital media becoming increasingly woven into the early years, understanding good tech use is more vital than ever. This blog explores...
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...
Children’s Commissioner Report 2025: A summary for nursery managers and owners
In Summary: The Children’s Commissioner Report 2025 is a new census revealing unprecedented data on the state of children’s welfare...
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...
Handa’s Surprise Activities for EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage)
Step into the vibrant world of Handa’s Surprise by Eileen Browne! This colourful tale is a treasure trove of opportunities for EYFS...
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....
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...