EYFS observations for every child. Every day.

Your booking system handles scheduling and invoicing. Nobody handles the compliance trail Ofsted expects: learning journals, two-year checks, medication records, safeguarding logs. ChildPad handles all of it.

35,000

Registered childminders in England. Every one must maintain EYFS learning records per child, conduct two-year checks, and evidence the seven areas of learning. Ofsted checks all of it.

Observations

Ofsted expects ongoing observation and assessment for every child. Paper learning journals fall behind. Photographs, notes, and next steps scattered across notebooks and phone galleries.

Two-year check

The integrated two-year progress check is a statutory requirement. Missing it or completing it late is a compliance failure Ofsted flags immediately.

Without ChildPad

  • Learning journals updated weeks after the observation happened
  • Two-year checks completed late because the date was not tracked
  • Medication administered without written parental consent recorded
  • Safeguarding concerns noted informally rather than formally logged
  • Ofsted inspection preparation takes a full weekend of paperwork

With ChildPad

  • Digital learning journal per child with photo, observation, and next steps
  • Two-year check reminders with pre-populated templates
  • Medication administration record per child with parental consent tracking
  • Structured safeguarding log with concern categories and referral tracking
  • Ofsted inspection self-assessment with evidence from live data

Nine features. One subscription.

Everything Ofsted and the EYFS statutory framework checks when they visit.

EYFS Learning Journals

Per-child digital journal. Observations linked to the seven areas of learning. Photographs, notes, next steps. Parents can view on their phone. Always current.

Two-Year Progress Checks

Date-triggered reminders per child. Pre-populated template covering prime areas. Share with parents and health visitors. Never miss a statutory check.

Medication Administration Records

Per-child medication log. Parental consent, dose, time, administrator. Prescription and non-prescription tracked separately. Full audit trail.

Safeguarding Log

Structured concern log per child. Categories, chronology, referral tracking. Secure access. Evidence of consistent vigilance that Ofsted expects.

Accident and Incident Records

Per-child incident log. Description, treatment, witness, parental notification. Trend tracking. RIDDOR support for serious incidents.

Daily Registers

Attendance register, sleep records, nappy changes, meals. Statutory requirements met. Parental access. Evidence of daily care quality.

Training and CPD

Paediatric first aid, safeguarding, food hygiene, EYFS updates. Expiry alerts. Evidence of ongoing professional development.

Ofsted Inspection Prep

AI-generated self-assessment against EYFS requirements and Ofsted inspection framework. Evidence from live data. Readiness score. Gap analysis.

Phone, SMS and WhatsApp

AI-generated call scripts. Outbound SMS and WhatsApp reminders. Inbound call logging with voicemail transcription. Automated bulk reminders for parent reminders for pick-up times, medication consent follow-ups, and session availability updates. No other childminder compliance tool has built-in telephony.

How it works

Three steps. Live in fifteen minutes.

1

Register your setting

Enter your Ofsted registration, children on roll, and your qualifications. Onboarding creates learning journal templates and inspection checklists.

2

Record as you care

Log observations, two-year checks, medications, and incidents on your phone during the day. Quick-capture for busy childminders.

3

Always Ofsted-ready

Dashboard showing journal progress, two-year check status, training expiry, and inspection readiness. One screen, always current.

Pricing

Monthly billing. Cancel any month. No annual contracts.

Free

£0
1 user, 3 children
  • Dashboard with readiness score
  • Learning journals
  • Two-year check reminders
  • CSV export

Starter

£79/mo
Up to 10 users
  • Unlimited children
  • Medication records
  • Daily registers
  • Training log
  • PDF export

Professional

£199/mo
Up to 30 users
  • Everything in Starter
  • Safeguarding log
  • Accident records
  • Ofsted inspection prep
  • Telephony integration

Enterprise

£349/mo
Unlimited users
  • Everything in Professional
  • Multi-site dashboard
  • API access
  • Priority support

Frequently asked questions

Does it replace my booking system?

No. Your booking system handles scheduling and invoicing. ChildPad handles the EYFS compliance documentation your booking system does not touch: learning journals, two-year checks, medication records, and Ofsted prep.

Can parents see the learning journal?

Yes. Parents get view access to their child's journal. They can see observations, photographs, and next steps on their phone.

Is it suitable for childminders and nurseries?

ChildPad is designed for childminders and small settings. For larger nurseries, see NurseryPad.

Can I export my data?

Yes. CSV and PDF export on all plans. Your data is yours. Cancel any month and take everything with you.

ChildPad is an administrative tool. It generates compliance documentation for early years practitioner review. It does not provide childcare or safeguarding advice. The qualified professional always signs off.

Every child. Every observation. One screen.

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