✨ Platform Update

What's New at PolicyAndPlay

We've been busy adding new resources, guides, and tools across all plan tiers. Here's everything that's been added.

May 2025 Update
⭐ Starter Pack

New resources available to all Starter Pack subscribers and above

Starter Pack includes: 20+ policy templates, 15+ forms, observation tools, EYFS trackers, and all Guides below. Access your dashboard to find everything added below.
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New Contract

Childminder Contract Template

A complete, print-ready UK childminder contract covering fees, hours, holiday and sickness terms, late collection charges, permissions (outings, photos, emergency medical), GDPR clause, and dual-signature section. Includes step-by-step instructions for each section so you know exactly how to fill it in and what each clause means.

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New Guide

Developmental Concerns Signposting Guide

A comprehensive reference guide covering red flags across all 7 EYFS areas (speech & language, gross motor, fine motor, social-emotional and more), official UK referral pathways via Health Visitors, the SEND Code of Practice process, and parent communication guidance. Links to official NHS, GOV.UK, and RCSLT resources.

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New Form

Developmental Observation Form

An interactive form for documenting developmental concerns across all 7 EYFS areas. Includes a red flag checklist, frequency and context tracking, child's strengths section, and a recommended next steps planner. Saves as a downloadable record for your files.

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New Templates

Parent Communication Templates

Professional guidance and ready-to-use email templates for discussing developmental concerns with parents. Covers how to prepare for the conversation, what to say (and what not to say), three letter templates (initial concern, suggesting referral, progress update), a language comparison table, and a downloadable meeting record form.

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New Reference Guide

Early Years Development Statements Bank

A complete digital reference consolidating Development Matters, Birth to 5 Matters, and the Early Learning Goals into one easy-to-use resource. Save hours when writing observations, progress reports, and assessments — find the right developmental language instantly rather than searching across multiple frameworks.

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💜 Full Pack

Everything in Starter, plus these additional resources

Full Pack adds: 8 additional advanced forms, 11 extra policies, extended activity packs, and all guides — giving you a complete, audit-ready childminding toolkit.
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New Forms

2-Year-Old Progress Check Template

A structured template for completing the statutory 2-year-old progress check, covering all prime areas, parent contribution section, and next steps. Written to align with the EYFS statutory requirement and Ofsted expectations.

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New Guide

Ofsted Practice Questions Guide

50+ practice questions covering the areas Ofsted inspectors typically focus on — quality of education, safeguarding, leadership and management, and personal development. Includes example strong answers and guidance on how to demonstrate impact.

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New Guide

Ofsted Form Decoder

A plain-English guide to every form Ofsted requires childminders to maintain — what it is, why it's needed, what inspectors look for in it, and common mistakes to avoid. Pairs perfectly with the Inspection Prep Checklist.

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🚀 Coming Soon

Resources we're working on next

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Before & After School Contract Addendum

A contract addendum specifically covering before and after school care arrangements — term-time only fees, school holiday rates, drop-off and pick-up logistics, and contact with the school.

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Annual Fee Review Letter Template

A professional letter template for notifying parents of a fee increase — explaining the reasons, giving appropriate notice, and updating the contract. Takes the awkwardness out of a necessary conversation.

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Website Template Pack

A ready-to-publish website template for childminders — including an about page, fees page, policies page, and contact form. Hosted on Netlify, no coding required.

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