How it works

Polly is like an experienced early years colleague. Here are the four things she does, then a full guide to every page, so you're up and running without guesswork.

A phone propped against a mug on a kitchen table beside a notebook, a high chair behind

Ask anything, get a real answer

Type a question as you'd ask an experienced colleague. Polly knows the EYFS, what Ofsted looks for and every resource here, and points you straight to it.

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Polly

A whole week, planned in one tap

Tap "Plan my week" and Polly picks a timely theme, then builds a Monday to Friday plan. Each day has linked resources, a hands-on activity and a talk-together question.

This week: Autumn

Photo activity sheets

Step-by-step pictures, a kit list, questions to ask and safety notes on one page. Print one and go.

Photo activity sheet
A caterpillar made from a row of conkers

Find the right resource fast

Search the library by topic or age, or just ask Polly. Members download clean PDFs ready to print, across all seven EYFS areas.

Library

Getting started: the quick path

From first look to printing your first sheet, in four steps.

  1. Browse and tryExplore the library and ask Polly. Free, with no account.
  2. JoinUnlock everything for £14.99/month. Cancel anytime.
  3. Set up onceAdd your setting name and postcode so documents autofill.
  4. Find itSearch the library, then print a clean PDF.

Before you join: browse and try, free

The library

Where every printable, policy, form and activity pack lives. Browse it all free before you join.

How to use it

  1. Open the library. It's grouped by category. Pick one, or type in the search box (try "bees", "phonics" or "autumn").
  2. Use the Age filter to narrow down to your children's stage.
  3. Click any item to preview it. Free visitors see the start of each item; members download the full, clean PDF.
Not ready to join? Try Polly or browse the library first, and see the quality before you commit.

Try Polly

Polly knows the EYFS, what Ofsted looks for and every resource here. You can ask her free, with no account.

How to use it

  1. Go to Try Polly and type a question in plain English, such as "Next week is autumn week, what do I need?" or "Help me write an observation for a 2-year-old."
  2. Polly answers and links you straight to the right resource in the library.
  3. Ask follow-ups in the same chat until you've got what you need.
Polly gives friendly, practical guidance. For formal safeguarding, legal or medical decisions she'll point you to the proper authority, and you should always check current EYFS and Ofsted requirements.

Joining and checkout

Join the membership

One membership unlocks clean downloads, autofill and everything else. £14.99/month or £99/year, no VAT charged, cancel anytime.

How to use it

  1. Click Join for £14.99/month (or choose £99/year to save).
  2. Pay securely through Stripe and create your sign-in details.
  3. You land on your dashboard with everything unlocked. There's no software to install.
Already joined? Sign in any time to pick up where you left off.

After you join: set up, then use it daily

Set up your details (once)

Enter your setting name and postcode once, so every policy, form and contract fills in with your details automatically.

How to use it

  1. On your dashboard, add your setting name and postcode.
  2. From your postcode, the right local authority and safeguarding-board details are added for you.
  3. Open any policy or form and your details are already in place. Edit anything to suit your setting before you print.
Do this first and the rest of the toolkit is ready to print straight away.

Your dashboard

Your home base after signing in. Polly, your week planner and your account all sit here.

How to use it

  1. Click "Ask Polly" any time to open the chat.
  2. Use "Plan my week" from the main panel.
  3. Find "Manage subscription" and account options in the sidebar.

Plan my week

Builds a full Monday to Friday plan around a timely theme in one tap. Each day has linked resources, a hands-on activity and a talk-together question.

How to use it

  1. On your dashboard, tap "Plan my week". Polly picks a timely theme and lays out Monday to Friday.
  2. Open any day to see the resources and activity, and print what you need.
  3. Email the plan to yourself, add it to your calendar, and switch on a daily reminder so each morning's plan is ready.
Not feeling the theme? Ask Polly to plan around a different one, such as "plan my week around autumn instead."

Policies, forms and contracts

Your Ofsted-ready paperwork: 20+ policies plus forms, records and parent contracts, all autofilled with your details.

How to use it

  1. Find the policy or form you need in the library, or ask Polly which ones you need.
  2. It opens pre-filled with your setting details. Read it through and edit anything to match how you actually work.
  3. Download the clean PDF, then print or save it for your records and your inspection folder.
Templates are a starting point. Always tailor them to your setting and check current EYFS and Ofsted requirements.

Grow your setting and manage your account

New to childminding?

A step-by-step tracker that takes you from "where do I start?" to Ofsted-ready, so nothing gets missed during registration.

How to use it

  1. Open the Become a childminder tracker.
  2. Work through the steps in order, ticking off each task as you go.
  3. When a step needs a policy or form, grab it from your library, already autofilled with your details.

Your account and billing

Manage your membership, password and data from your dashboard, in your own time.

How to use it

  • Manage or cancel: dashboard, then "Manage subscription", opens the secure Stripe portal. Cancel anytime; you keep access until the period you've paid for ends.
  • Forgot your password? Use "Forgot password" on the sign-in page.
  • Cookie choices: the "Cookie settings" link in the footer.
  • Delete your account: dashboard, then "Delete my account" (permanent; this also cancels your subscription).
Stuck on anything? Ask Polly. She can usually point you straight to the answer.

Everything in your toolkit

One login, one price: £14.99/month. No more juggling sites.

Or try Polly free first. The monthly plan starts with 7 days free. £99/year is also available.

PollyAsk anything: EYFS, Ofsted, ideas.
Plan my weekA full Monday to Friday plan in one tap.
Calendar and remindersYour week by email, calendar and a daily nudge.
Photo activity sheetsStep-by-step pictures to print.
250+ printablesAll seven EYFS areas, ready to print.
20 Ofsted-ready policiesAutofilled with your details.
Forms and recordsAccidents, observations, trackers.
Ofsted prepRegistration, practice questions, statements.
Business adminFee letters, contracts, autofill branding.
Childcare directoryGet found by local parents.
Becoming a childminderStep-by-step registration guide.