Famly

Famly streamlines childcare administration, connects settings with families, and helps educators document children’s learning so they can spend more time with children.

Village helps early years educators exchange practical advice and resources, connect with peers, and stay informed about sector news, events, and Famly updates.

Famly early childhood platform

Famly is an all-in-one platform for nurseries, preschools, and childcare settings. It brings together parent communication, child development records, daily care logs, attendance, staffing, registration, and financial management. Staff can document learning, coordinate care, manage operations, and share updates with families through one platform, helping settings run smoothly and giving educators more time with children.

• Connect Staff And Families
  Give staff and families a shared place for messages, updates, photos, videos, and responses, helping them stay informed and involved in a child’s day.
• Document And Track Child Progress
  Bring observations and assessments together to record children’s learning, identify areas where support may be needed, and share progress with families.
• Build Shared Learning Journeys
  Give staff and families a shared record of a child’s learning and development, with observations and assessments available in the child’s Journey.
• Record Daily Care Updates
  Log key information about a child’s day and share updates with families, reducing the need to complete records later on paper.
• Track Attendance And Check-Ins
  Record arrivals, departures, and headcounts so staff can see attendance information and account for children in the setting.
• Plan Rotas And Monitor Ratios
  Use staffing and occupancy information to plan rotas, monitor room ratios, and manage staff availability and leave.
• Issue Invoices And Collect Payments
  Manage invoicing, payment reminders, and in-app parent payments in one place, with reconciliation to help keep account information up to date.
• Translate Updates Into 130+ Languages
  Help staff and families read messages, observations, and posts in their preferred language.
• Improve Writing With AI
  Help staff create clear written updates by drafting, proofreading, and adjusting tone, with voice-to-text input also available.
• Create Custom Curricula
  Shape curriculum content to the setting’s approach and connect learning areas and reference materials with staff observations and assessments.
• Document Incidents And Medication
  Keep accident records and medication information in the platform, with tools to document injuries and share accident forms with parents.
• Manage Enquiries And Occupancy
  Bring enquiry and occupancy information together to help settings manage incoming children and plan for availability.
• Review Finances And Forecast Revenue
  Use financial reports and forecasts to review revenue, debt, balances, and other business information. Groups can view data across sites and create customised reports.
• Compare Performance Across Sites
  Give nursery groups a cross-site view of business information and tools to create reports suited to their needs.
• Protect Data And Manage Access
  Support the handling of sensitive information with encryption, privacy compliance, and staff access permissions.
• Access Famly On Multiple Devices
  Let staff and families use the platform on supported devices, including phones and tablets, to access information and complete tasks.
• Plan And Share Learning Activities
  Use activities and weekly plans to support learning and let families see what children are working on.
• Create And Sync Registration Forms
  Collect registration and enquiry details digitally, then connect submitted information with child profiles and occupancy data.
• Request Permissions And Track Responses
  Send permission requests and event information through the app so families can respond and settings can see their replies.
• Track Hours And Export Payroll Data
  Review planned and attended staff hours, then export relevant information for payroll.
• Review And Approve Observations
  Help managers review staff observations and provide oversight of the documentation process.
• Meet Families Through Video Calls
  Connect staff and parents through live online meetings when a conversation is needed.

Village

Village is Famly’s online community for early years educators, connecting members across the UK to ask questions, share advice and resources, and message peers. Members can get pedagogy and business advice, follow Early Years news, receive event notifications, and access Famly platform updates and feature releases. The community is exclusive to Famly customers and is linked to members’ Famly accounts.

Category: Professional Networking Communities

• Connect With Early Years Peers
  Join a community of educators to connect, share experiences, and get help from peers who understand early years work.
• Get Practical Peer And Expert Advice
  Draw on shared knowledge and expert contributions for guidance on early years practice and business topics such as budgeting.
• Access Free Early Years Resources
  Find useful early years resources and practical guidance shared by educators in the community.
• Message Peers And Colleagues
  Contact colleagues, peers, and other community members directly through instant messages.
• Follow Early Years News
  Keep up with sector news in one dedicated section of the community.
• Stay Informed About Events
  Get notified about Famly webinars and in-person events so you can stay aware of upcoming opportunities.
• Get Early Access To Famly Features
  See Famly platform news and get priority access to new feature releases to try them out first.
• Use One Famly Login
  Access Village through an account linked to Famly, so there is only one login to use.
• Find Discussions By Topic
  Browse clearly segmented topics and search for relevant community discussions.