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Early Years

Done-for-you compliance support for nurseries and childcare settings

We help Early Years providers keep safer recruitment records, staff files, safeguarding paperwork, training records, and Ofsted-ready evidence organised, current, and easier to present.

Ofsted-focused
Managed service
Monthly visibility
Clear boundaries
The Challenge

For nurseries and childcare settings that need stronger workforce and safeguarding documentation systems

Managing staff files, safeguarding records, and Ofsted-ready evidence across a busy setting can be hard to keep on top of when documentation is spread across folders, inboxes, and paper files.

We help settings create more structure around:

Safer recruitment records
DBS checks and monitoring
Safeguarding paperwork and DSL records
Training and renewal tracking
Staff file reviews and action logs
Ofsted-ready evidence folders
Common issues we see
Safer recruitment checks incomplete or not consistently documented
Safeguarding training records not tracked with renewal dates
Staff files missing key documentation at the point of inspection
DBS information recorded informally or not kept up to date
PFA coverage records not clearly evidenced against EYFS requirements
Policy review dates missed or not surfaced until an inspection is due
Coverage

What we support

Safer recruitment and staff files

Organising staff files and safer recruitment checks in line with EYFS and Ofsted expectations, including references, identity checks, and employment history.

DBS checks and monitoring records

Maintaining DBS certificate information and Update Service monitoring records with consistent documentation of check dates and outcomes.

Safeguarding paperwork and safeguarding leadership records

Keeping safeguarding leadership arrangements documented, alongside safeguarding policy review dates and related training evidence.

Training records and renewal tracking

Tracking safeguarding training, paediatric first aid, and other mandatory training completion and renewal dates so gaps are visible in advance.

Policy review calendars

Scheduled review dates tracked and surfaced before policies fall overdue, so nothing is left until the last minute.

Ofsted-ready evidence folders

Evidence organised so managers can locate and present documentation quickly when Ofsted inspectors request it.

Services

Our Early Years services

One-off

Early Years Compliance Audit

A one-off review of staff files, safer recruitment checks, safeguarding records, and documentation gaps. We give you a clear, prioritised picture of what is in place, what is missing, and what matters most.

One-off

Early Years Compliance Reset

A done-for-you tidy-up of staff files, trackers, safeguarding folders, and records structure. We bring inconsistent or incomplete documentation into a cleaner, more maintainable order.

Ongoing

Monthly Compliance Support

Ongoing support to keep records current and visible month by month. Safer recruitment checks, DBS records, training renewal dates, and policy reviews are maintained so nothing drifts.

Focused

Ofsted Readiness Sprint

Focused short-term support before an Ofsted inspection. We help pull together evidence, review staff file completeness, and organise workforce and safeguarding documentation so it is easier to present quickly.

The Difference

What changes after support

Before
Staff files inconsistent across the team
Safeguarding training renewals missed or tracked informally
Recruitment checks incomplete or hard to locate
Inspection evidence gathered under pressure at the last minute
No clear action log or documentation review history
After
consistent staff files maintained over time
training and renewal dates tracked and visible in advance
safer recruitment records organised and accessible
less reactive scrambling when Ofsted requests evidence
structured documentation reviews and action logs

We help organise and maintain records. We do not certify compliance or guarantee inspection outcomes. The provider remains solely responsible for all regulatory compliance decisions.

Who This Is For

Best fit for

EntryComply Early Years is designed for childcare settings that need stronger documentation systems without adding headcount or managing another platform.

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Nurseries and pre-school settings
Holiday clubs and out-of-school settings
Growing childcare organisations needing consistent systems
Free Resources

Guidance for Early Years providers

Practical guidance on Ofsted preparation, safer recruitment, safeguarding records, and staff suitability checks for childcare settings.

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Spur Support Ltd

27 Old Gloucester Street

London, WC1N 3AX

United Kingdom

Company No. 13474305

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EntryComply is a trading name of Spur Support Ltd (Company No. 13474305). EntryComply is a compliance tracking and evidence management service. We do not certify, regulate, or guarantee the suitability of any individual or organisation. The provider remains solely responsible for suitability assessments and all regulatory compliance decisions. © 2026 Spur Support Ltd.