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Printable Parenting Resources

Printable resources can make family routines easier to explain, share and repeat. A simple sheet on the fridge, in a school bag or beside the front door can reduce the number of things parents and children need to remember.

This page provides practical templates that families can copy into a document, print, save to a phone or adapt for individual needs.

These resources are organisational tools. They do not replace medical advice, school policies, professional assessments, product instructions or current UK law.

How to Use These Resources

Copy the relevant template into a document
Remove sections that do not apply
Add the child’s individual needs
Use clear words or pictures
Keep sensitive information secure
Review the sheet when routines change
Use a wipe-clean sleeve for reusable pages

Trusted UK Information

Use these sources when a printable relates to health, safety, education or legal requirements:

Education, childcare and healthcare systems differ across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Families should use the relevant local authority, devolved-government, health board or health and social care trust information where required.

Daily Routine Chart

Use words, photographs or symbols depending on the child’s age and communication needs.

Morning

Wake up
Use the toilet
Get dressed
Eat breakfast
Brush teeth
Brush hair
Put on shoes and coat
Check bag
Leave home

After School or Nursery

Hang up coat
Put shoes away
Empty lunchbox
Put letters in the agreed place
Have a drink or snack
Complete any planned task
Play or relax

Evening

Put toys away
Prepare clothes
Wash or bathe
Put on nightwear
Brush teeth
Choose a book
Use the toilet
Go to bed

Visual First-and-Then Board

This can make a short sequence clearer.

First: ____________________
Then: ____________________

Examples:

First shoes, then garden
First teeth, then story
First coat, then park

Weekly Family Planner

Monday

Appointments: ____________________
School or nursery: ____________________
Clubs: ____________________
Meal: ____________________
Important task: ____________________

Tuesday

Appointments: ____________________
School or nursery: ____________________
Clubs: ____________________
Meal: ____________________
Important task: ____________________

Wednesday

Appointments: ____________________
School or nursery: ____________________
Clubs: ____________________
Meal: ____________________
Important task: ____________________

Thursday

Appointments: ____________________
School or nursery: ____________________
Clubs: ____________________
Meal: ____________________
Important task: ____________________

Friday

Appointments: ____________________
School or nursery: ____________________
Clubs: ____________________
Meal: ____________________
Important task: ____________________

Weekend

Saturday plans: ____________________
Sunday plans: ____________________
Items to prepare for Monday: ____________________

Family Command-Centre Sheet

This week’s appointments: ____________________
Forms to return: ____________________
Payments due: ____________________
Clubs and equipment: ____________________
Items to buy: ____________________
Items to sell or donate: ____________________
Important phone call: ____________________
One family priority: ____________________

School Morning Checklist

Uniform on
Breakfast eaten
Teeth brushed
Hair prepared
Water bottle filled
Lunchbox packed
Book bag packed
PE kit included
Homework included
Coat and shoes on
Prescribed emergency medicine arranged under school policy

School Bag Checklist

Reading book
Reading record
Homework
Water bottle
Lunchbox
PE kit
Club equipment
Forms
Weather-specific item

After-School Bag Check

Empty lunchbox
Wash water bottle
Remove wet clothing
Read school letters
Check homework
Check reading book
Prepare PE kit
Put lost-property items aside for return

School Uniform Planner

Monday uniform: ____________________
Tuesday uniform: ____________________
Wednesday uniform: ____________________
Thursday uniform: ____________________
Friday uniform: ____________________
PE day: ____________________
Outdoor-learning day: ____________________
Uniform wash day: ____________________

School Term Dates Sheet

Term begins: ____________________
Half-term begins: ____________________
School returns: ____________________
Term ends: ____________________
Training or inset days: ____________________
Parents’ evening: ____________________
School photographs: ____________________
Trips: ____________________
Sports day: ____________________
Performances: ____________________

School Application Tracker

Application authority: ____________________
Application opens: ____________________
Deadline: ____________________
Schools considered: ____________________
Open days booked: ____________________
Application submitted: ____________________
Reference number: ____________________
Offer date: ____________________
Offer accepted by: ____________________
Appeal deadline where relevant: ____________________

Use the official GOV.UK school application service for England and Wales and the relevant system in Scotland or Northern Ireland.

Nursery Information Sheet

Child’s name: ____________________
Preferred name: ____________________
Date of birth: ____________________
Parent or carer contacts: ____________________
Emergency contact: ____________________
Allergies: ____________________
Medical needs: ____________________
Prescribed medicine arrangements: ____________________
Toileting needs: ____________________
Communication needs: ____________________
Comfort item: ____________________
Collection permissions: ____________________

Nursery Bag Label

Child’s name: ____________________
Room or group: ____________________
Parent contact held by nursery: Yes / No

Do not place a home address or other unnecessary personal information on the outside of a child’s bag.

Reading Log

Date: ____________________
Book title: ____________________
Pages read: ____________________
Read by child, adult or together: ____________________
Favourite part: ____________________
New word: ____________________
Comment: ____________________

BookTrust provides additional reading tips and resources for families.

Library Book Tracker

Book title: ____________________
Library: ____________________
Borrowed on: ____________________
Due date: ____________________
Renewed: Yes / No
Returned: ____________________

Use the GOV.UK local library finder for England and Wales. Families elsewhere in the UK should use their council or library authority website.

Homework Planner

Subject or task: ____________________
Date set: ____________________
Due date: ____________________
Materials needed: ____________________
First step: ____________________
Adult help needed: Yes / No
Completed: ____________________
Packed in bag: ____________________

Learning Goal Sheet

What I am learning: ____________________
What I can already do: ____________________
What I will practise: ____________________
Who can help: ____________________
How I will know I have improved: ____________________
Review date: ____________________

Children’s Book Wishlist

Title: ____________________
Author: ____________________
Library, new or preloved: ____________________
Age or reading level: ____________________
Why the child wants it: ____________________

Potty-Training Record

This can be used to notice patterns, not to shame or punish a child.

Date: ____________________
Time: ____________________
Potty or toilet offered: ____________________
Wee: Yes / No
Poo: Yes / No
Accident: Yes / No
Child told an adult: Before / During / After
Any pain or distress: ____________________
Notes: ____________________

Persistent pain, constipation, soiling or withholding should be discussed with a healthcare professional. Use ERIC potty-training guidance and NHS constipation guidance for children.

Toileting Visual Sequence

Go to the bathroom
Pull clothes down
Sit on the toilet or potty
Wee or poo
Wipe with help where needed
Pull clothes up
Flush
Wash and dry hands

Bedtime Routine Chart

Tidy one area
Prepare tomorrow’s clothes
Wash or bathe
Put on nightwear
Brush teeth
Use the toilet
Choose a story
Put devices away
Lights out

Sleep Notes Sheet

This can help families describe patterns to a healthcare professional. It should not be used to diagnose a sleep condition.

Date: ____________________
Bedtime routine began: ____________________
Child settled at: ____________________
Night waking: ____________________
Morning wake time: ____________________
Daytime nap: ____________________
Illness or unusual event: ____________________
Notes: ____________________

Meal Planner

Monday breakfast: ____________________
Monday lunch: ____________________
Monday evening meal: ____________________
Tuesday breakfast: ____________________
Tuesday lunch: ____________________
Tuesday evening meal: ____________________
Wednesday breakfast: ____________________
Wednesday lunch: ____________________
Wednesday evening meal: ____________________
Thursday breakfast: ____________________
Thursday lunch: ____________________
Thursday evening meal: ____________________
Friday breakfast: ____________________
Friday lunch: ____________________
Friday evening meal: ____________________
Weekend meals: ____________________

Packed-Lunch Planner

Main item: ____________________
Fruit or vegetables: ____________________
Additional item: ____________________
Drink: ____________________
Ice pack needed: Yes / No
Cutlery needed: Yes / No
Allergy policy checked: Yes / No

Food Allergy Information Sheet

This sheet should reflect the child’s professionally agreed allergy plan.

Child’s name: ____________________
Diagnosed allergen or allergens: ____________________
Usual signs described in the care plan: ____________________
Prescribed emergency medicine: ____________________
Where medicine is stored: ____________________
Emergency instructions: ____________________
Parent or carer contact: ____________________
Clinical team contact: ____________________
Plan review date: ____________________

Use the child’s individual healthcare plan and the NHS food-allergy guidance.

Medical Appointment Notes

Appointment date: ____________________
Service or professional: ____________________
Main concern: ____________________
When it began: ____________________
Symptoms or observations: ____________________
Current medicines: ____________________
Questions: ____________________
Advice received: ____________________
Tests or referrals: ____________________
Follow-up date: ____________________
Who to contact if concerned: ____________________

Medicine Record

Use this only alongside the prescription label, pharmacist advice or clinical plan.

Medicine name: ____________________
Prescribed for: ____________________
Dose instructions: ____________________
Time given: ____________________
Given by: ____________________
Next dose due: ____________________
Expiry date: ____________________
Notes: ____________________

Vaccination Record Reminder

Child’s name: ____________________
Appointment date: ____________________
Vaccine or appointment type: ____________________
Location: ____________________
Questions for the clinician: ____________________
Next appointment: ____________________

Check the current NHS vaccination schedule.

Emergency Information Sheet

Store this securely and provide it only to appropriate carers.

Child’s full name: ____________________
Date of birth: ____________________
Home address: ____________________
Parent or carer 1: ____________________
Parent or carer 2: ____________________
Alternative emergency contact: ____________________
GP practice: ____________________
Allergies: ____________________
Medical conditions: ____________________
Prescribed medicine: ____________________
School or nursery: ____________________
Important instructions: ____________________

Babysitter Information Sheet

Parent location: ____________________
Expected return time: ____________________
Contact numbers: ____________________
Alternative contact: ____________________
Child’s routine: ____________________
Food and allergy information: ____________________
Medicine instructions: ____________________
Bedtime: ____________________
Toileting needs: ____________________
House rules: ____________________
Emergency supplies location: ____________________

Child’s “About Me” Sheet

My name is: ____________________
I like to be called: ____________________
I communicate by: ____________________
I enjoy: ____________________
I do not like: ____________________
I may become worried by: ____________________
What helps me feel calm: ____________________
I need help with: ____________________
Important health information: ____________________

SEND Meeting Notes

Date: ____________________
People attending: ____________________
Main strengths: ____________________
Main concerns: ____________________
Current support: ____________________
New actions agreed: ____________________
Person responsible: ____________________
How progress will be measured: ____________________
Review date: ____________________

Sensory Preferences Sheet

Sounds the child finds difficult: ____________________
Clothing textures the child avoids: ____________________
Food textures the child prefers or avoids: ____________________
Lighting preferences: ____________________
Movement that helps: ____________________
Signs of overload: ____________________
Helpful calming strategies: ____________________
Professional recommendations: ____________________

Travel Packing List

Documents

Passports
Tickets
Travel insurance
Accommodation details
Consent documents where needed
Prescription information
Emergency contacts

Child Essentials

Clothing
Nightwear
Underwear
Comfort item
Toileting supplies
Feeding supplies
Prescribed medicine
Suitable entertainment
Weather protection

Car Journey Checklist

Correct child car seat
Car seat fitted correctly
Harness checked
Bulky coat removed where required
Breaks planned
Drinks packed safely
Spare clothing
Medicine accessible to the adult
Breakdown information

Use the current GOV.UK child car-seat rules.

Day Out Planner

Destination: ____________________
Date: ____________________
Opening time: ____________________
Booking reference: ____________________
Travel plan: ____________________
Parking: ____________________
Accessibility: ____________________
Food arrangements: ____________________
Weather: ____________________
Clothing needed: ____________________
Medicine needed: ____________________
Return time: ____________________

Holiday Activity Planner

Free local activity: ____________________
Library visit: ____________________
Outdoor day: ____________________
Home craft: ____________________
Friend or family visit: ____________________
Paid activity: ____________________
Rest day: ____________________

Outdoor Play Safety Check

Weather checked
Clothing suitable
Water available
Play area inspected
Equipment checked
Helmet checked where needed
Road and water hazards considered
Sun protection prepared
Emergency contact available

Home Safety Walk-Through

Bedroom

Blind cords secured
Furniture stable
Cables managed
Battery compartments secure
Window area safe
Walking route clear

Living Area

Heavy furniture secure
Small parts removed
Hot drinks out of reach
Electrical items checked
Balcony or window access reviewed

Kitchen and Bathroom

Cleaning products secured
Medicines secured
Sharp objects stored safely
Hot appliances inaccessible
Water supervision arrangements clear

Product Safety Record

Product: ____________________
Brand: ____________________
Model: ____________________
Serial or batch number: ____________________
Date acquired: ____________________
Instructions stored at: ____________________
Recall checked on: ____________________
Maintenance due: ____________________
Notes: ____________________

Use the official UK Product Safety Alerts, Reports and Recalls database.

Toy Rotation Sheet

Toys currently available: ____________________
Toys stored away: ____________________
Favourite item to keep available: ____________________
Broken items removed: ____________________
Outgrown items to sell or donate: ____________________
Next rotation date: ____________________

Children’s Clothing Size Record

Date measured: ____________________
Height: ____________________
Chest: ____________________
Waist: ____________________
Inside leg: ____________________
Foot length left: ____________________
Foot length right: ____________________
Current clothing size by brand: ____________________
Current shoe size by brand: ____________________

Seasonal Clothing Check

Coat fits
Waterproofs fit
School uniform fits
Everyday shoes fit
Wellies fit
Hat and gloves available
Sun hat available
Outgrown items removed
Missing items listed

Decluttering Sheet

Category: ____________________
Keep now: ____________________
Keep for next size: ____________________
Sell: ____________________
List as FREE: ____________________
Donate: ____________________
Recycle: ____________________
Dispose safely: ____________________
Recall check needed: ____________________

Preloved Buying Comparison Sheet

Item: ____________________
Seller: ____________________
Price: ____________________
Buyer Protection fee: ____________________
Delivery or collection: ____________________
Condition: ____________________
Measurements: ____________________
Missing parts: ____________________
Recall checked: Yes / No
Total cost: ____________________
Decision: ____________________

Kidora Listing Preparation Sheet

Item title: ____________________
Category: ____________________
Condition: New / Like New / Very Good / Good / Well Used
Size: ____________________
Brand: ____________________
Description: ____________________
Flaws to disclose: ____________________
Measurements: ____________________
Price: ____________________
Postage, collection or both: ____________________
Photos completed: ____________________
Recall checked where relevant: ____________________

Kidora Collection Record

Item: ____________________
Order secured in Kidora: Yes / No
Collection date: ____________________
Collection time: ____________________
Address shared privately: Yes / No
Transport arranged: ____________________
Item inspected: ____________________
Order marked collected: ____________________

FREE Item Sheet

Item: ____________________
Condition: ____________________
Collection area: ____________________
Dimensions: ____________________
Collection deadline: ____________________
Safety or recall information: ____________________

Items listed at £0 on Kidora appear as FREE. FREE items are collection-only and do not include a Buyer Protection fee.

Printable Reward Alternatives

Not every routine needs a prize. Families can use:

A “things I can now do” chart
A completed-routine tick sheet
A visual countdown
A choice board
A family celebration note
A progress record for the child to review

“Things I Can Do” Sheet

I can put on: ____________________
I can pack: ____________________
I can tidy: ____________________
I can ask for help with: ____________________
I am practising: ____________________
I am proud of: ____________________

Calm-Down Choice Board

Use only strategies that are safe and suitable for the child.

Sit in a quiet place
Ask for a hug
Take a movement break
Use a familiar sensory item
Look at a book
Have a drink
Tell an adult what is wrong

Family Meeting Sheet

What went well this week: ____________________
What was difficult: ____________________
What needs organising: ____________________
One thing each person needs: ____________________
One family activity: ____________________
Actions and owners: ____________________

Monthly Family Admin Sheet

Appointments checked
School dates checked
Clothing sizes checked
Medicine expiry dates checked
Car-seat fit checked
Product recalls checked
Subscriptions reviewed
Outgrown items removed
Emergency contacts updated

Printing and Privacy

Before displaying a printable, consider whether it contains:

Medical information
Addresses
Phone numbers
School details
Travel dates
Passwords
Access codes

Keep sensitive sheets inside a secure folder rather than displaying them publicly.

Accessible Printable Design

To make a printable easier to use:

Use a clear large font
Keep one instruction per line
Use strong contrast
Add pictures or symbols
Avoid crowded pages
Leave space for handwriting
Use plain language
Offer an electronic version where helpful

Important Limits of Printable Records

These sheets are organisational aids only. A medicine record does not replace the prescription label or pharmacist instructions, an allergy sheet does not replace a professionally agreed healthcare plan, and a safety checklist does not certify a product.

Keep completed sheets secure because they may contain addresses, medical information, school details and emergency contacts. Share them only with appropriate carers, settings or professionals.

Use emergency services for immediate danger and the relevant NHS, school, local authority or safeguarding route for individual decisions.

Printable Resources and Kidora

Kidora is a UK-only marketplace where parents can buy and sell new and preloved baby and children’s items.

Families can use these printable resources to plan purchases, record sizes, prepare listings, organise collection and identify suitable items that can help another family.

Sellers pay no selling fees and keep 100% of the item sale price. Buyers pay a mandatory Buyer Protection fee on paid purchases, shown before checkout.

Suitable items can be listed at £0 as FREE rather than being thrown away. FREE listings are collection-only, are secured through Kidora checkout and do not include a Buyer Protection fee.

Always remove personal information from items, photographs and packaging before listing. Check product instructions, condition, completeness and official recalls before sale or reuse.

Printable Resource Safety Reminder

Use official guidance for health and legal decisions
Follow individual medical and education plans
Do not display sensitive information publicly
Update old dates and contact details
Check product instructions and recalls
Seek professional help when concerned

Frequently Asked Questions

Can these resources be copied and printed?

Yes. Families can copy the relevant sections into a document, adapt them and print them for personal use.

Are these medical forms?

No. They are organisational templates only. Medical records and care plans should come from the relevant healthcare professional or service.

How can I make a printable suitable for a younger child?

Use photographs, simple symbols, fewer steps, large text and one instruction per line.

Where should emergency information be stored?

Keep it securely where appropriate carers can access it, but do not display sensitive personal information publicly.

How often should printables be updated?

Review them whenever routines, contact details, medicines, school arrangements or the child’s needs change.