PROMOTION
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mplementing a flexible, all-inclusive
nursery management system is a
high priority for many settings.
From the beginning FirstSteps
was designed to improve your
efficiency, increase profitability, reduce
running costs and save you time, but
now it has embraced the latest
technology to create a system that is
even more effective. In particular, it has
Ofsted’s requirements covered, making
paper-based documentation a thing of
the past.
STREAMLINED
& SECURE
Planning and projections, sustainability
and growth, as well as day-to-day
staffing and practical childcare
challenges are juggled within every
nursery business. Administering all
of these is made easy with FirstSteps.
Its hosted service (using the latest cloud
computing technology) is totally secure
and doesn’t require a complicated set-up.
The all-inclusive monthly paid contract
is based on your exact requirements
with no hidden extras. All you need is
access to the internet. This is perfect
for childcare settings where:
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Staff work in several locations
(especially home-based) and need
to share information in real time
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The cost of managing systems
in-house is too high, but you need
to operate professionally to meet
expectations.
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FEATURES INCLUDE
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Data stored securely with
24/7 server security
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Fast, reliable performance for
real-time information inputting,
record–keeping and reporting
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Backups completed automatically
several times a day
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Can be used with single or
multiple user logins from any
location with internet access
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Reduces hardware costs by
eliminating the need for local
area network server upkeep
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Password protected with restricted
‘authorised user only’ access.
FIRSTSTEPS
TRACKER
The innovative FirstSteps Tracker app,
which is compatible with any Android,
Apple or Windows 10 device, enables
EYFS development observations to be
made easily from a tablet, producing
comprehensive learning journals. It
allows you to capture photographs and
audio clips, along with EYFS and CoEL
tagging to track progress and produce
analytical reports for all areas of learning.
The Tracker runs alongside the
FirstSteps Monitor app and integrates
with FirstSteps Nursery Management
software, allowing managers to review
observations before publishing them
via the FirstSteps Parent Link app,
and also produce essential reports.
Staff have their own secure login
credentials and access to specific areas
and functions can be applied to
individual users.
FIRSTSTEPS
MONITOR
Monitor is a tablet
application for key
persons to monitor and
record the daily
activity of each child.
It allows feeds, nappy
changes, meals, sleep
recording, medicine
administration and attendance to be
documented in real time, with the bonus
that all information integrates
seamlessly with FirstSteps.
FIRSTSTEPS
PARENT LINK
This smartphone app is
a fantastic way for
parents and carers
to communicate
with your nursery,
and could mean
prospective
customers choosing
your setting over another. It offers peace
of mind for worried parents who like to
check from a distance what is happening
to their little ones whilst in your care, too.
Parents can review and comment on all
the information from Monitor and access
their child’s learning journal, and you
can also allow them to view their
account, status, bookings, etc.
If you would like a presentation of FirstSteps, either online or by visit, to see what we can offer, how FirstSteps
will work for you, and receive a personalised quotation, call 0845 470 0740 or email info@firststeps.software
FEATURES INCLUDE
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Observation recording using
the onscreen keyboard or
voice typing option
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Observation counts identifying
children with no observations
recorded, alongside the number
of observations for all children
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Progress Tracker for able,
confident and emerging reporting
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Cohort Tracker for comprehensive
overviews in the seven areas
of learning, with filters for
date range, key person, funded
children, EYPP children, and SEN
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Key person tracker
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Next steps function to view
and add new targets
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Summative progress reports.
FEATURES INCLUDE
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Secure login with authorised
users only access
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Child details, allergy and
permissions information
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Real-time registers, recording
times of children in and out of
the room
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Observations of activity to
capture and send to parents
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Daily diary events.
FEATURES INCLUDE
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Viewing of child’s daily diary
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Viewing of child’s learning journal
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Account history
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Ability to comment on any events.
