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Everything you need before you open your doors: safeguarding, EYFS compliance, first aid guidance, and your Ofsted registration roadmap.

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📋 Policy Templates

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Most DownloadedStarter Pack
Safeguarding & Child Protection Policy
EYFS 2024 aligned. Covers DBS, LADO, referral procedures, allegations against staff. ~1,200 words.
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Starter Pack
Health & Safety Policy
Covers risk assessments, first aid, fire procedures, equipment safety, and accident recording.
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Updated 2024Starter Pack
GDPR & Data Protection Policy
UK GDPR compliant. Covers what data you hold, lawful basis, retention periods, parent rights, and data breaches.
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Starter Pack
Behaviour Management Policy
Positive behaviour strategies, setting boundaries, managing challenging behaviour, and working with parents.
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Most DownloadedStarter Pack
Parent Contract & Terms
Full childminder contract: fees, hours, holiday pay, notice periods, late collection charges, and exclusion criteria.
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Starter Pack
Food, Nutrition & Allergy Policy
Covers the 14 major allergens, emergency epi-pen procedures, healthy eating, dietary requirements, and recording.
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Starter Pack
Complaints Procedure
3-stage complaints process, response timelines, Ofsted escalation route, and a complaints log template.
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Starter Pack
SEND & Inclusion Policy
Covers identification, SENCO role, EHCPs, reasonable adjustments, and working with specialists. Children and Families Act 2014 aligned.
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NewPro+
Online Safety Policy
Device use, photography, social media rules, online communication with parents, and responding to online incidents.
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Starter Pack
Sick Child & Illness Exclusion Policy
UKHSA exclusion periods table, infection control, notifiable diseases, and parent communication guidance.
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Pro+
Equal Opportunities & Diversity Policy
Equality Act 2010 aligned. Nine protected characteristics, British Values, inclusive practice, and anti-discrimination procedures.
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Starter Pack
Settling-In Procedure
Three-phase settling-in process, key person approach, separation anxiety support, and transition to school guidance.
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NewPro+
Intimate Care & Nappy Changing Policy
Step-by-step nappy changing procedure, dignity and respect guidelines, recording requirements, and parent consent.
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NewPro+
Lost & Missing Child Policy
Step-by-step procedure for a missing child on outings or at the setting, police notification, parent contact, and Ofsted reporting.
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NewPro+
Mobile Phone & Photography Policy
Acceptable use of personal and work devices, photo consent rules, image storage and deletion, and social media restrictions.
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Starter Pack
Fire Safety & Evacuation Policy
Evacuation procedure, fire drill records, assembly point, equipment checks, and roles during an emergency.
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NewPro+
Sleep Safety Policy
Safe sleep guidance aligned to The Lullaby Trust, monitoring procedures, sleep environment checklist, and parent communication.
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NewPro+
Staff Conduct & Disciplinary Policy
Expectations of professional conduct, disciplinary procedure stages, gross misconduct examples, and appeal process.
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NewPro+
Whistleblowing Policy
Covers what whistleblowing means, how staff raise concerns, confidentiality protections, external disclosure routes, and LADO referrals.
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NewPro+
Key Person System Policy
Roles and responsibilities of the key person, allocation of children, handover procedures, and continuity of care when key person is absent.

🎨 Activity Plans

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Starter Pack
Baby Activities Pack — 0—18 Months (10 plans)
Sensory, treasure baskets, tummy time, heuristic play, mirror activities. Each with EYFS outcomes + parent sheet.
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Stay Compliant
Activity Plan Template
Blank EYFS-aligned activity plan template. Fill in your own activities with learning objectives and EYFS area mapping.
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NewStarter Pack
Toddler Activities Pack — 18m—3 Years (10 plans)
Messy play, mark making, water play, role play, movement, sorting and more. Each with EYFS outcomes and parent take-home.
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NewPro+
Pre-school Activities Pack — 3—5 Years (10 plans)
Phonics, counting, science, junk modelling, name writing, shapes and more. School readiness focus.
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NewPro+
Summer Activity Pack — All Ages (15 plans)
Water wall, ice excavation, shadow drawing, nature walks, bubble play, mud kitchen and more.
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NewPro+
Autumn Activity Pack — All Ages (15 plans)
Leaf printing, conker rolling art, welly walks, harvest sorting, bird feeders and more.
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NewPro+
Outdoor Learning Pack — All Ages (12 plans)
Bug hunts, den building, nature journals, mud kitchen, treasure hunts, and puddle science.
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NewStarter Pack
Doctors & Hospital Role Play Pack (5 plans)
Set up surgery, patient check-ups, bandaging, hospital ward, and pharmacy activities with full EYFS links and parent take-home notes.
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NewStarter Pack
Growing & Planting Activity Pack (8 plans)
Planting cress heads, seed sorting, bug hunts, and more spring growing activities with EYFS links and observation prompts.
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NewStarter Pack
Mini Beasts Discovery Pack (5 plans)
Bug hunt & tally, worm investigation, minibeast sort & count, woodlice habitat study, and snail observation. EYFS-linked with parent take-homes.
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NewPro+
Mini Beasts Science Investigations (5 plans)
Butterfly lifecycle sequencing, spider web science & art, bee habitat design, caterpillar growth diary, and minibeast ID keys.
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NewPro+
Mini Beasts Creative & Extended Pack (5 plans + records)
Bug hotel build, butterfly symmetry printing, minibeast stick puppets, sensory bug tray, lifecycle collage, and EYFS planning & observation records.
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NewStay Compliant
October Harvest & Autumn Pack (6 plans)
Harvest festival crafts, pumpkin exploration, apple printing, conker activities, and autumn nature art. EYFS-linked with parent strips.
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NewStay Compliant
November Bonfire & Diwali Pack (6 plans)
Safe firework art, Diwali lanterns, Remembrance Day poppies, clay hedgehogs, and autumn sensory play.
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NewStay Compliant
December Winter Celebrations Pack (6 plans)
Inclusive Christmas, Hanukkah, and winter activities. Wrapping exploration, carol singing science, and winter nature walks.
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NewStay Compliant
February Chinese New Year Pack (6 plans)
Dragon parade, red envelope making, dumpling cooking, lantern crafts, and Chinese zodiac animal activities.
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NewStay Compliant
Eid Celebrations Activity Pack (6 plans)
Crescent moon collage, henna printing, card making, food tasting, lantern crafts, and Eidiyah role play. Inclusive for all children.
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NewStay Compliant
Holi — Festival of Colours Pack (6 plans)
Colour mixing explosion, rangoli patterns, spring nature hunt, spice exploration, water balloon art, and the story of Prahlad.
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NewStay Compliant
Hanukkah — Festival of Lights Pack (6 plans)
Paper hanukkiah, dreidel maths game, light exploration, latke cooking, Star of David weaving, and the miracle story.
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NewStarter+
Mark-Making & Drawing Sheets (9 sheets)
EYFS-referenced printable templates for all age bands — babies' first marks, toddler feelings and day drawings, preschool self-portraits, story sequences and weekly reflection sheets. Learning journey ready.
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NewStay Compliant
Baby Sensory Colouring Sheets (8 sheets)
High-contrast bold outlines for 0—18 months: sun, star, heart, moon, flower, fish, house, and caterpillar. Print and colour together.
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NewStay Compliant
Toddler Craft & Colouring Templates (8 sheets)
Trace-and-colour, cutting guides, and animal colouring for 18m—3yrs. Fine motor and creative development.
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NewStay Compliant
Preschool Creative Packs — Numbers, Alphabet & Shapes (10 sheets)
Number colouring 1—10, alphabet outlines A—Z, shape pattern sheets, and symmetry activities for 3—5 years. School readiness support.
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NewStay Compliant
Forest School Activity Cards (12 cards)
Laminate-ready prompt cards for outdoor sessions: sensory exploration, den building, minibeast hunts, mud kitchen, land art, and more.
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NewStay Compliant
Transitions & New Beginnings Pack
New starter settling-in checklists, room move guides, school readiness activities, and three editable parent letter templates.

📝 Forms & Printables

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NewStarter+
Send for Signature
Send any document to a parent or client for a digital signature. They sign online — both of you get the signed PDF by email. Nothing stored on our servers.
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PopularStarter Pack
Accident & Incident Report Form
Ofsted-compliant accident form with parent signature section. Includes near-miss and incident variations.
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PopularStarter Pack
Child Observation Template
Narrative observation with EYFS area mapping, next steps, and parent sharing section.
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NewStarter+
Developmental Observation Form
Document developmental concerns across EYFS areas, note context and frequency, identify red flags, and plan next steps. Downloadable form for your records.
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NewStarter+
Parent Communication Templates
Professional templates and guidance for talking with parents about developmental concerns. Includes email examples, conversation tips, do's and don'ts, and meeting record form.
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Stay Compliant
Weekly Planning Template
7-day planner with space for activities, EYFS areas, children's interests, and parent notes.
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NewStarter Pack
Medication Administration Record
Permission form and administration log for prescribed and non-prescribed medicines, with parent sign-off.
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Starter Pack
Risk Assessment Templates (4 types)
General setting, outdoor play, outings, and cooking activities. Likelihood — severity scoring with pre-filled examples.
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NewPro+
Learning Journey Template Pack
6-page child portfolio: cover, About Me, EYFS tracker, observations, parent comments, and transition summary.
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NewPro+
EYFS Development Tracker
Track each child's progress across all 7 EYFS areas and 17 Early Learning Goals. RAG rated with age band indicators.
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NewPro+
Parent Feedback Form
Annual parent satisfaction questionnaire covering communication, activities, meals, settling-in, and overall experience. Ofsted-ready evidence.
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NewPro+
Staff Induction Checklist
Complete new-starter induction checklist: policies, safeguarding, DBS, first aid, EYFS, key person allocation, and probation milestones.
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NewPro+
Ofsted Inspection Prep Checklist
150-point pre-inspection checklist covering documentation, staff records, safeguarding evidence, environment, and parent partnerships.
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NewStay Compliant
CPD & Training Log
Annual training tracker with mandatory training checklist (8 items), 20-entry log, and reflective practice section. Ofsted-ready evidence.
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NewStay Compliant
Monthly Compliance Checklist
33-point monthly compliance check across 6 areas: safeguarding, health & safety, documentation, staff, environment, and parent comms.
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NewStay Compliant
Self-Evaluation Form (SEF)
Ofsted-aligned SEF with Intent/Implementation/Impact sections, grade selectors, safeguarding section, and overall effectiveness judgement.
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NewStay Compliant
EYFS Observation Statement Bank
Ready-made observation statements for all 7 EYFS areas across 3 age bands, plus 16 next-step starters and a quick reference table.
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NewStay Compliant
Parent Newsletter Template
Professional printable newsletter with monthly highlights, EYFS focus section, reminders, and "Did You Know?" home-learning tip.
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NewStarter+
Childminder Contract Template
Full UK childminder contract with fee table, hours, holiday & sickness terms, permissions, GDPR clause and signatures. Step-by-step filling instructions included.
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NewStarter Pack
Child Record Form
Comprehensive child registration form: emergency contacts, GP details, medical & dietary information, consent checkboxes, fees agreement and parent signatures.
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NewStarter Pack
Childcare Attendance Register
Two-week sign-in/sign-out register with daily time columns, parent signature, total hours, and weekly summary. Meets Ofsted record-keeping requirements.
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NewStarter Pack
Record of Existing Injury
Safeguarding record with body diagram for marking injury location, parent account, practitioner observations, and LADO reference. Legally required.
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NewStarter Pack
Fee Receipt Template
Professional payment receipts with amount, period, payment method (cash/bank/vouchers/TFC), balance outstanding and childminder signature. 3 per page.
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NewPro+
Income & Expenditure Template
Self-assessment ready spreadsheet: monthly fee income, 10 expense categories, annual summary with HMRC personal allowance note. Aligned to UK April–March tax year.
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NewStarter Pack
Ofsted Registration Readiness Checklist
Step-by-step checklist covering personal requirements, insurance, indoor & outdoor safety, all required policies, records and EYFS preparation before your registration visit.
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NewStarter Pack
2-Year-Old Progress Check
Statutory EYFS check covering all three prime areas — PSED, Communication & Language, Physical Development — with development bands, next steps and parent input section.
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NewStarter Pack
Garden & Outdoor Risk Assessment
Comprehensive risk assessment covering fencing, gates, surfaces, play equipment, water, plants, storage and multi-level areas. Includes review log.
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NewStarter Pack
Weekly Menu Planner & Allergen Record
Weekly meal planner (breakfast to afternoon snack) plus a 14-allergen register for each child, covering all allergens required under UK food law.
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NewStarter Pack
Food Hygiene Daily Record
Monthly log for fridge temperatures, food prep, handwashing, surface cleaning and allergen checks — with pass/fail columns and monthly sign-off.
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NewStarter+
Child Allergy Action Plan
Child-specific emergency allergy form — one per child with a known allergy. Allergens, severity levels, symptom chart, step-by-step emergency action, medication details, and contacts. Print, laminate, display.

🎓 Business Guides

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NewAll Paid Plans
Registering with Ofsted — Complete Guide
Who must register, who is exempt, every step of the process, DBS requirements, First Aid rules, dos and don'ts, and common mistakes to avoid.
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NewAll Paid Plans
Ofsted Form Decoder — Decision Flows & Impacts
All 10 categories of the EY2/EY3 application visualised. Decision flows for DBS, household members, premises, ratios and health — with clear impact ratings so you don't trigger refusal.
NewStarter+
Ofsted Pre-Registration Interview Practice
60+ real-world questions on safeguarding, EYFS, child development, health & safety, and childcare law. Model answers with inspector tips and scoring guidance.
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NewStarter+
Early Years Development Statements Bank
Complete EYFS reference consolidating Development Matters, Birth to 5 Matters & ELG framework. Perfect for observations, reports, assessments & staff consistency. Printed & digital options.
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NewStarter+
Developmental Concerns Signposting Guide
Identify red flags across all EYFS areas with official UK referral pathways. Includes communication templates, Health Visitor referral process, and Ofsted documentation requirements.
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NewStarter+
Difficult Conversations — Scripts for Childminders
Word-for-word scripts for the four conversations every childminder dreads: raising fees, persistent late collection, terminating a contract, and raising a developmental concern. With pushback responses and what not to say.
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NewStarter+
Fee Review Letter Generator
Fill in your details — name, current fee, new fee, effective date, reason — and get a confident, print-ready letter in under 30 seconds. No apologising. Just a professional notice that does the job.
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NewStay Compliant
Setting Up Your Facebook Page as a Childcare Setting
Step-by-step setup, essential privacy settings, GDPR and photo consent rules, what to post, safeguarding your online presence, and a sample weekly posting schedule.
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NewStay Compliant
Setting Up a Website and Blog for Your Childcare Setting
Choosing a platform, domain setup, essential pages, GDPR and photography, 30 blog post ideas, local SEO basics, and a complete pre-launch checklist.

🌐 Website Templates

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NewStay Compliant
Childminder Classic — Homepage Template
Clean, professional homepage with hero, about, services, daily routine, fees, and contact form. Replace [bracketed text] and publish.
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NewStay Compliant
Childminder Modern — Split Layout Template
Contemporary split-layout design with credentials sidebar, services grid, fee table, and bold CTA section. Modern and eye-catching.
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NewStay Compliant
Nursery Professional — Multi-Room Template
Full nursery website with age-group rooms, staff profiles, fees table, and book-a-visit CTA. Ideal for settings with multiple rooms or staff.
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