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💷 From just £7 per user/month
📚 30+ courses worth over £600
⚡ Get your setting live in under a week
🎓 Certificates included
👨‍💼 We set everything up for you

💷 From just £7 per user/month
📚 30+ courses worth over £600
⚡ Get your setting live in under a week
🎓 Certificates included
👨‍💼 We set everything up for you

Getting started is simple

From registration to launch, we take care of the hard work so your team can start learning as quickly as possible.

1. Register Your Setting

Complete a quick registration form or send us an enquiry. We'll confirm your requirements and arrange everything you need to get started.

2. Share Your Team Details

Simply provide your staff names and email addresses. If you're using the Parent Hub, you can also send your parent contacts and we'll set them up too.

3. We Handle the Rest

We'll create your training portal, enrol your learners, configure your account and have everything ready for your team to start learning.

What's Included with Your Essential Pathway

Everything you need to train your team and manage learning in one simple subscription.

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📚 30 Online Courses

Mandatory training and CPD designed specifically for early years professionals.

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📈 Track Staff Progress

See learner progress, completed training and certificates in one place.

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🎓 Certificates Included

Download certificates as learners complete eligible courses.

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🔔 Automatic Staff Reminders

Reduce admin with automatic training reminder emails.

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🎥 Monthly Live Webinars

Stay up to date with live sessions and practical guidance.

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🤝 Dedicated Learner Support

Friendly support whenever you or your learners need help.

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👨‍👩‍👧 Parent Hub Access

Give parents access to trusted resources and online learning through their own dedicated portal.

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💻 Learn Anywhere

Access courses on desktop, tablet or mobile whenever it suits your team.

Courses Included

Your Essential Pathway includes access to a growing library of online courses covering mandatory training, safeguarding, compliance and early years best practice.

CPD ACCREDDITED Included

Safeguarding Awareness

Included

FGM Awareness

Included

British Values

Included

GDPR

Included

Fire Safety

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County Lines

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Prevent Duty

Included

Ofsted Inspection Framework

Included

Health and Safety

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Why Early Years Providers Choose Stepping Stones

More than just an online training platform—we're here to support your setting every step of the way.

Built for Early Years

Every course, resource and feature has been designed specifically for nurseries, preschools and childminders.

We Support You

From onboarding to learner support, our friendly team is always here to help.

Save Time Every Month

Automated reminders, progress tracking and simple reporting reduce training admin.

Grow With Your Setting

Start with Essential and upgrade to Premium whenever you're ready.

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Thinking Ahead?

As your setting grows, your training needs may change too.

You can upgrade to our Premium Partnership at any time to unlock unlimited course access, policy management, role-based dashboards and even more support.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I upgrade to Premium later?

Yes. You can upgrade from the Essential Pathway to our Premium Partnership at any time. We'll help you move across and ensure you continue to receive the support that's right for your setting.

How long does it take to get started?

Most settings can be fully set up within a week. Once you've registered and sent us your learner details, we'll create your portal and prepare everything for launch.

Do learners receive certificates?

Yes. Learners can download certificates after successfully completing eligible courses, making it easy to keep your training records up to date.

Can I track my team's progress?

Yes. You'll be able to view learner progress, completed training and certificates through your management dashboard.

What support is available?

Our friendly team is here to help with onboarding, technical support and learner queries whenever you need us.