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Early Years Essentials

Paperwork sorted, so you can get back to the children.

Sixty-six ready-made templates for nurseries, pre-schools and childminders — child records and parent forms, health and medication, safer recruitment and staff files, safeguarding, daily operations, risk assessments and SEND. Buy individually from £2.49, or choose a bundle and pay less. Every one comes as an editable Word document plus a printable PDF and downloads instantly after checkout.

66 templates from £2.49–£9.99 · 7 bundles · Word + PDF · Instant download

Designed to support current EYFS requirements and inspection-ready record keeping in England.

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Child Records

Early Years · Child Records

Child Registration & Essential Information

Collect everything you need when a child joins — details, contacts and permissions.

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Early Years · Child Records

Emergency Contact Update Form

Keep emergency contact details current with a simple update form for families.

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Early Years · Child Records

Allergy, Dietary & Health Requirements

Capture a child's allergies, dietary needs and health requirements in one clear record.

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Early Years · Child Records

Child Attendance & Key Person Register

A daily register showing who is in, their hours and their key person.

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Early Years · Child Records

Child Absence Follow-Up Record

Follow up unexplained absences and record the contact made with the family.

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Early Years · Child Records

Collection Authorisation Form

Record who is allowed to collect a child, with passwords and ID arrangements.

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Early Years · Child Records

Late / Non-Collection Record

Record late or non-collection, the contact attempted and the outcome.

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Early Years · Child Records

Settling-In Record

Record how a child is settling and what helps them feel secure.

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Early Years · Child Records

Key Person Assignment & Handover

Assign a key person and hand over clearly when that person changes.

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Early Years · Child Records

Parent / Carer Communication Record

A clear record of conversations with parents and carers and what was agreed.

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Early Years · Child Records

Parent / Carer Complaint Record

Handle a complaint properly, from the concern raised to the written outcome.

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Early Years · Child Records

New Child Starter Checklist

Everything to complete before and during a child's first days with you.

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Early Years · Child Records

Child File Audit Checklist

Check every child's file holds the right paperwork, permissions and information.

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Early Years · Child Records

Parent Information & Policies Checklist

Check families have received the policies and information they should have.

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Staffing

Early Years · Staffing

Staff Qualification & Ratio Eligibility Record

Record qualifications and confirm who counts towards ratios.

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Early Years · Staffing

Staff Training Matrix

See at a glance who is trained in what and when renewals are due.

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Early Years · Staffing

Paediatric First Aid Record

Track who holds paediatric first aid, certificate dates and renewals.

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Early Years · Staffing

Staff Supervision Record

Record supervision meetings — practice, wellbeing, children and actions.

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Early Years · Staffing

Early Years Staff Induction Checklist

Every step of a new staff member's induction, from safeguarding to routines.

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Early Years · Staffing

Staff Deployment & Ratio Record

Show how staff are deployed across rooms and how ratios are met.

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Early Years · Staffing

Daily Staff Attendance & Deployment

Record who is on shift, where they are deployed and how ratios are met.

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Safer Recruitment

Early Years · Safer Recruitment

Staff Details & Suitability Record

Hold each staff member's details, checks and suitability information together.

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Early Years · Safer Recruitment

Safer Recruitment Checklist

Every safer recruitment step to complete before someone starts.

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Early Years · Safer Recruitment

Enhanced DBS & Barred List Check Record

Evidence that enhanced DBS and barred list checks have been completed.

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Early Years · Safer Recruitment

Early Years Reference Check Record

Record references taken for a new member of staff, with questions and answers.

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Early Years · Safer Recruitment

Overseas Checks Record

Record overseas criminal record checks for staff who have lived abroad.

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Early Years · Safer Recruitment

Right to Work Check Record – Early Years

Evidence that right to work checks are completed for every member of staff.

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Early Years · Safer Recruitment

Staff Suitability Declaration Review

An annual declaration confirming ongoing suitability to work with children.

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Early Years · Safer Recruitment

Volunteer Suitability Check

Check and record that volunteers are suitable before they work with children.

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Early Years · Safer Recruitment

Agency Staff Suitability Check

Check and record that agency staff are suitable before they work with children.

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Early Years · Safer Recruitment

Staff File Audit Checklist

Audit personnel files so every required document is present and current.

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Safeguarding

Early Years · Safeguarding

Physical Intervention Record

Record any physical intervention, why it was needed and how it was reviewed.

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Early Years · Safeguarding

Missing Child Incident Record

A full record of a missing child incident, the response and the review.

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Early Years · Safeguarding

Safeguarding Training Record

Track safeguarding training for every member of staff and when it's due again.

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Early Years · Safeguarding

Safeguarding Concern Record

Record a safeguarding concern about a child clearly, factually and in full.

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Early Years · Safeguarding

Safeguarding Allegation / Concern About an Adult

Record an allegation or concern about an adult and the referrals made.

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Health & Medication

Early Years · Health & Medication

Medication Permission & Administration Record

Parent permission and a full record of medication given, with witness sign-off.

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Early Years · Health & Medication

Accident / Injury & First Aid Record

Record an accident or injury, the first aid given and how parents were informed.

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Early Years · Health & Medication

Existing Injury Record

Record injuries a child arrives with, as described by the parent or carer.

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Early Years · Health & Medication

Sleep Monitoring Record

Log sleep checks at regular intervals with the time and who checked.

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Early Years · Health & Medication

Safer Sleep Daily Checklist

Daily safer sleep checks covering position, environment and monitoring.

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Early Years · Health & Medication

Nappy & Intimate Care Record

Record nappy changes and intimate care respectfully and consistently.

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Early Years · Health & Medication

Toileting Record

A simple, respectful record of toileting support through the day.

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Early Years · Health & Medication

Food / Choking Incident Record

Record a food or choking incident, the action taken and the follow-up.

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Early Years · Health & Medication

Accident & Incident Trend Review

Review accidents and incidents over time so you can spot patterns and act before they repeat.

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Daily Operations

Early Years · Daily Operations

Nursery Opening Checklist

A morning routine covering safety, staffing and readiness before children arrive.

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Early Years · Daily Operations

Nursery Closing Checklist

A clear end-of-day routine so the setting is left safe and secure.

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Early Years · Daily Operations

Daily Room Safety Check

A quick room check before children arrive, covering hazards, equipment and exits.

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Early Years · Daily Operations

Outdoor Area Safety Check

Check the garden and outdoor space before children use it.

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Early Years · Daily Operations

Visitor & Contractor Sign-In / Check Record

Sign visitors and contractors in and out, with ID and supervision noted.

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Early Years · Daily Operations

Maintenance & Premises Safety Log

Log repairs and premises issues so nothing waits longer than it should.

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Early Years · Daily Operations

Cleaning & Hygiene Checklist

A daily and weekly cleaning routine you can sign off as it's completed.

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Risk & Safety

Early Years · Risk & Safety

Early Years Risk Assessment

Assess everyday risks in the setting and record the controls you have in place.

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Early Years · Risk & Safety

Outing Risk Assessment & Approval

Plan an outing properly — risks, ratios, contacts and manager approval.

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Early Years · Risk & Safety

Outing Register & Headcount Record

Keep a register and regular headcounts for every outing.

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Early Years · Risk & Safety

Emergency Evacuation Drill Record

Record evacuation drills — time taken, who was present and what to improve.

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Early Years · Risk & Safety

Fridge & Freezer Temperature Log

A daily temperature log for fridges and freezers, with action notes.

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Early Years · Risk & Safety

Food Temperature & Meal Safety Record

Log food temperatures and meal safety checks at each service.

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Early Years · Risk & Safety

Allergy Meal Check Record

Confirm each meal has been checked against a child's allergies before it is served.

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SEND / Ofsted

Early Years · SEND / Ofsted

Children’s Screen Use Reflection

Reflect on how screens are used in the setting and the impact on children's learning.

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Early Years · SEND / Ofsted

EYFS & Ofsted Self-Evaluation Check

Work through your practice area by area and note strengths and next steps.

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Early Years · SEND / Ofsted

Ofsted Notification Log

Track notifiable events, when Ofsted was told and what happened next.

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Early Years · SEND / Ofsted

SEND Assess – Plan – Do – Review Record

Work through the graduated approach for a child with SEND and record each cycle.

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Early Years · SEND / Ofsted

Professional Liaison Record

Log contact with health visitors, social workers and other professionals.

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Early Years · SEND / Ofsted

Progress Check at Age Two – Summary

A clear written summary of a child's progress check at age two.

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Early Years · SEND / Ofsted

Early Years Inspection Readiness Toolkit & Checklist — September 2026

A practical 22-page inspection readiness toolkit for Early Years settings in England, updated for the September 2026 EYFS statutory framework and Ofsted inspection approach.

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Bundles

Related templates grouped together at a lower price than buying them one by one. Every template inside still comes as Word + PDF.

Early Years bundle

Child Records & Parent Forms Pack

Registration, attendance, collection, settling-in and parent communication records in one pack.

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14 templates included

£24.99

Saves £18.87 compared with buying individually

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Health, Medication & Daily Care Pack

Medication, accident, sleep, intimate care and incident records for everyday care.

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10 templates included

£18.99

Saves £13.41 compared with buying individually

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Safer Recruitment & Staff Compliance Pack

Suitability checks, DBS, references, training and supervision records for every member of staff.

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16 templates included

£29.99

Saves £26.35 compared with buying individually

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Staffing & Daily Operations Pack

Deployment, opening and closing routines, safety checks and premises records for each day.

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9 templates included

£16.99

Saves £10.92 compared with buying individually

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Risk, Outings & Food Safety Pack

Risk assessments, outing records, evacuation drills and food safety logs.

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7 templates included

£13.99

Saves £8.94 compared with buying individually

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Safeguarding, Ofsted & SEND Pack

Safeguarding records, Ofsted notifications, inspection readiness, self-evaluation and SEND paperwork.

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10 templates included

£27.99

Saves £15.41 compared with buying individually

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Early Years bundle

Complete Early Years Essentials

The complete Monday Morning Early Years Essentials collection, with 66 practical templates covering child records, staffing, safeguarding, safer recruitment, health, safety, daily operations, SEND and Ofsted-related administration.

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66 templates included

£64.99

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Good to know

Every template is an instant download. Pay by card and your links arrive by email straight away. Each one includes an editable Word document and a printable PDF, and bundles include every template listed.

Templates are a starting point and should be adapted to your own setting or business. They don't replace professional or legal advice.

Templates and guidance are designed to support good Early Years practice and record keeping. Providers remain responsible for ensuring their policies, procedures and practice meet the requirements that apply to their individual setting.