It’s 4.45 pm. A concern has just been raised, but the DSL is in a meeting, the notes are on paper, and the timeline is a mess.
Sound familiar?
For too long, early years safeguarding has relied on systems that weren’t built for us. On the Button changes that. Created by early years professionals, it gives teams a simple, secure way to log concerns in real time, alert the right people instantly, and join the dots across safeguarding, staff worries and parent complaints. The result? Less stress, stronger safeguarding, and faster, better-evidenced decisions that protect children and support teams.
Catherine, founder of On the Button and early years provider and specialist:
“I’ve been there, trying to piece together a safeguarding timeline from scraps of paper while the day carries on around you. It’s exhausting. And it’s terrifying, because you know what’s at stake.
“I created On the Button because early years teams deserve better. Paper systems are clunky and prone to missing things. School software doesn’t understand how we work. We needed something built for us – fast, intuitive, and focused on the child.
“But it’s not just about the children. It’s about the whole setting. Your team, who carry the emotional load. Your families, who trust you to get it right. On the Button helps you act quickly, support your staff, and protect everyone’s well-being, not just in a crisis, but every single day.”
With On the Button, practitioners can log concerns without leaving the room. DSLs are notified immediately, so nothing slips through the cracks. Leaders can generate clear, chronological reports in seconds for social care, the police, the NSPCC or the LADO. No more late nights rebuilding timelines. No more second-guessing. Just clear, confident action.
Key features include:
● 3D body maps for accurate injury recording
● Anonymous whistleblowing to support staff voice
● Automated alerts via email and SMS
● Linked concern tracking to spot patterns early
● Complaint logging is often associated with safeguarding and certainly quality assurance
It’s safeguarding and well-being, built for the EYFS, with confidentiality and clarity at its core.
We’re continually improving On the Button based on what settings tell us they need. We have great plans for 2025/26!
Recently, we have added a Safer Recruitment Tracker: a central place to record and evidence pre-employment checks and ongoing suitability. See at a glance what’s complete, what’s pending, and what needs chasing. Also, a Training Matrix: tracks mandatory training across the team, sends reminders before expiry, and lets you upload additional courses. It helps you plan development, stay compliant, and be inspection-ready.
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Every feature in On the Button has come from real settings.
● Complaint logging? Added to support everyone’s well-being.
● Linked concerns? Suggested to spot patterns sooner.
● 3D body maps? For better accuracy.
● Safer recruitment and training tools? Co-designed to make compliance easier.
We listen, we build, and we keep it simple.
Settings using On the Button report more consistent logging, quicker senior responses, and better communication with families and professionals. Anonymous whistleblowing has opened up earlier conversations and lifted staff confidence. Complaint logging to build a complete picture of the child’s circumstances, which also helps with improving customer care. It’s safeguarding that works with you, not against you.
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Security is behind everything we do, hosting in the UK on Microsoft Azure. Pricing is simple: annual or monthly per child place, with an unlimited number of children on roll. Updates are included, and there’s a 90-day refund guarantee. It also cuts paper use, printing, and storage, supporting sustainability and compliance.
Support is hands-on: WhatsApp help, short videos, one-to-one onboarding and monthly forums. Our voluntary Accreditation scheme helps settings evidence a safeguarding-first culture and celebrate good practice across the team.
● Purpose-built for the EYFS: Language, workflows and reports that match inspections and multi-agency work.
● Faster, clearer action: Natural logging when information feels uncomfortable, instant alerts and one-click timelines for earlier interventions.
● Well-being at the centre: Worry-sharing and whistleblowing lift staff confidence and support children’s needs.
● Confident complaint handling: Joined-up logs for fair, transparent EYFS complaint management.
● Safer recruitment and training: Live tracker and matrix with reminders to stay compliant.
● Security and value: Enterprise-grade protection, simple pricing, and a refund guarantee.
If safeguarding still feels like a scramble, it doesn’t have to. Watch the quick snapshots and get a free Practice Evaluation to support your setting.
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