Labs
LAB INDEX 05
EXPERIMENT // ACTIVE
EXPERIMENT 02 / NURSERY

More time with children. Less time repeating admin.

Bring the nursery day together in one place — so staff can record things once, families stay informed and important information is easier to see.

Children
Staff
Families
A DAY AT NURSERY

Information follows the day — not another admin process.

01ArrivalWho is here and what matters today.
02Daily careMeals, bottles, sleep and care recorded once.
03Learning & playObservations stay connected to the child.
04Family updatesUseful updates without duplicate writing.
05Home timeA clearer picture of the day to share and review.
BUILT AROUND PEOPLE

One nursery day. Three clearer viewpoints.

For children

Their care, play and development stay connected around them.

For staff

Record information once, see what needs attention and spend less time repeating admin.

For families

Simple updates, messages and important information in one place.

DESIGNED FOR NURSERIES IN WALES

Built around how nurseries work in Wales.

CIW CHILDCARE & PLAY

Current themes

Well-beingCare and DevelopmentEnvironmentLeadership and Management
FUNDED NON-MAINTAINED · September 2026

Joint inspection framework

Well-being and CareTeaching, Learning, Play and DevelopmentLeadership and Management
CURRICULUM FOR WALES

Learning through the early years

Hwb emphasises observation, play, progression and the Welsh language in developmentally appropriate nursery learning.

Designed to support practice, records and evidence. Professional judgement and regulatory responsibility remain with the setting.

WHAT THE DAY BRINGS TOGETHER

Useful information without six separate admin jobs.

DAYKnow who is hereAttendance, sessions and absence.
CARERecord the day onceDaily diary, meals, bottles, sleep and care.
LEARNSee what is developingLearning journey and observations.
FAMILYKeep families informedFamily communication, consents and updates.
TEAMSee what the team needsStaff training, visitors and operational checks.
TRUSTKeep access and recovery controlledNotifications, secure access, backups & recovery, Welsh & English experience.
WHERE TECHNOLOGY HELPS — AND WHERE PEOPLE LEAD

Less repetition. Human judgement stays in charge.

TECHNOLOGY CAN HELP

Surface missing information, reduce repeated steps and route routine updates.

PEOPLE REMAIN RESPONSIBLE

People remain responsible for safeguarding, professional judgement, care decisions and regulatory responsibility.