Health, Safety & Wellbeing
Safer Sleep Resource
A clear, easy-to-follow poster to support safe sleep practice in early years settings.
- Format:
- Printable poster (PNG)
- Best for:
- Practitioners, Nursery teams, Baby and toddler rooms
- Price:
- £0
Resources hub
Practical Early Years Resources
Ready-to-use templates, guides, checklists and activity resources created to support confident practice in real early years settings.
- ✔ Created for early years practice
- ✔ Downloadable and easy to use
- ✔ Buy only what you need
Browse the catalogue
22 resources shown
Leadership & Management
Learning Walk Observations List
A practical observation tool to support learning walks across your setting.
- Format:
- Downloadable document
- Best for:
- Managers, Deputies, Room leaders
- Price:
- £5
Communication & Transitions
Makaton Sign Resource Sheet
A clear, easy-to-use Makaton reference sheet to support inclusive communication.
- Format:
- Downloadable document
- Best for:
- Practitioners, SENCOs, Whole teams
- Price:
- £3
Learning & Development
Next Steps Template
A simple, flexible template to support identifying and planning children's next steps.
- Format:
- Downloadable PDF
- Best for:
- Practitioners, Key persons
- Price:
- £5
Inspection & Compliance
Ofsted Planning Call Prep Checklist
A supportive checklist to help leaders prepare for the Ofsted planning call.
- Format:
- Downloadable document
- Best for:
- Managers, Deputies, Childminders
- Price:
- £5
Communication & Transitions
Top 10 Transition Tricks
A practical guide packed with simple, effective ideas to support smooth transitions throughout the day.
- Format:
- Downloadable PDF
- Best for:
- Practitioners, Room leaders
- Price:
- £5
Communication & Transitions
Transition Songs & Rhymes Sheet
A ready-to-use collection of songs and rhymes to support transitions in early years settings.
- Format:
- Downloadable PDF
- Best for:
- Practitioners, Whole teams
- Price:
- £3
Leadership & Management
EYPP Allocation & Impact Record
Plan, track and evidence how Early Years Pupil Premium funding is used in your setting.
- Format:
- Downloadable document
- Best for:
- Managers, SENCOs, Practitioners
- Price:
- £5
Learning & Development
Parents Evening Form
An easy-to-use Practitioner Record Form to make parents' evenings clear, professional and meaningful.
- Format:
- Downloadable document
- Best for:
- Practitioners, Key persons, Room leaders
- Price:
- £5
Leadership & Management
Supervision Template
A structured and supportive supervision template for early years settings.
- Format:
- Template
- Best for:
- Managers, Deputies
Leadership & Management
Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) Template
A clear, supportive performance improvement template for early years staff.
- Format:
- Template
- Best for:
- Managers, Deputies
Learning & Development
Assessment Form
Support accurate, consistent and confident assessments with this easy-to-use Assessment Form.
- Format:
- Form
- Best for:
- Practitioners, Key persons
Communication & Transitions
Parent Email Templates
Ready-to-use email templates to support professional communication with parents and carers.
- Format:
- Template pack
- Best for:
- Managers, Room leaders, Childminders
Health, Safety & Wellbeing
Room Checklists
Ready-to-use room checklists for organisation, safety and high-quality practice in early years settings.
- Format:
- Checklist pack
- Best for:
- Nursery managers, Room leaders
Inspection & Compliance
Inspection Preparation Guide
A practical inspection preparation resource for nursery leaders — organised, confident and inspection-ready throughout the year.
- Format:
- Guide
- Best for:
- Nursery managers, Deputies, Leadership teams
Leadership & Management
Meeting Templates
Professional meeting templates to support communication, organisation and leadership in early years settings.
- Format:
- Template pack
- Best for:
- Nursery managers, Deputy managers, Room leaders
Leadership & Management
Rota Planning Tools
Rota planning templates and staffing tools for organisation, ratio management and smooth daily operations.
- Format:
- Template pack
- Best for:
- Nursery managers, Deputy managers, Room leaders
Health, Safety & Wellbeing
Wellbeing Check-Ins
Wellbeing check-in templates and reflective support tools to help leaders support staff wellbeing and reduce burnout.
- Format:
- Template pack
- Best for:
- Nursery managers, Deputy managers, Leadership teams
SEND & Inclusion
EHCP Support Guide
Navigate the EHCP process with confidence — practical guidance for practitioners, SENDCOs, nursery leaders and childminders.
- Format:
- Guide
- Best for:
- Practitioners, SENDCOs, Nursery leaders, Childminders
SEND & Inclusion
Emotions and Feelings Cards
Support children to recognise, identify and talk about a range of emotions in a supportive and engaging way.
- Format:
- Printable card set
- Best for:
- Practitioners, SENDCOs, Whole teams
Leadership & ManagementBundle
Leadership Toolkit
A practical bundle of ready-to-use leadership resources to support organisation, communication and confident leadership.
- Format:
- Resource bundle
- Best for:
- Nursery managers, Deputy managers, Room leaders, Leadership teams
SEND & InclusionBundle
SEND Bundle
Practical, ready-to-use resources to support children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.
- Format:
- Resource bundle
- Best for:
- Practitioners, SENDCOs, Childminders, Nursery settings
How you can use our resources
Our resources are designed to be flexible — use them to support everyday practice or a broader team development plan.
- Everyday practice
- Staff meetings and supervision
- Consistency across teams
- Individual reflection and development
Our resources are designed to support professional judgement, not replace it.
Already completing Stepping Stones training?
Some resources are already included within relevant Stepping Stones courses or future resource bundles. Check the resource details before purchasing, or contact the team if you are unsure.
Looking for something specific?
If you cannot find the template, guide or practical support you need, tell us what would help your setting.