📊 Comparison
FosterFlow vs
Paper Logs
Paper logs worked for decades. But foster carers today face more scrutiny, more regulations, and less time than ever.
30s
Average voice log
vs 20 min handwriting
90%
Time saved
per daily log entry
40×
Return on investment
£4.99/mo vs £2,400/yr in time
Feature
📓 Paper Logs
💙 FosterFlow
Recording Time
15–25 minutes handwriting per entry
30 seconds of voice, AI does the rest
Legibility
Depends on your handwriting — 40% of carers report concerns
Professionally structured text every time
Searchability
Flip through pages manually
Instant search by child, date, category, or keyword
Ofsted Readiness
Scramble before inspection
Always ready — SHA-256 hashed, timestamped, categorised
Security
Can be lost, damaged, or accessed by anyone at home
Encrypted, backed up, role-based access, GDPR compliant
LADO Defence
No proof records haven't been altered
SHA-256 certificates prove content and timestamp
SSW Sharing
Photocopy or hand over the original
One-click secure sharing with expiry
Corrections
Cross out and initial — corrections can be questioned
Compliant amendment trail — original preserved, correction hashed
Annual Reviews
Compile from 365+ pages — takes days
AI-generated portfolios in seconds
The Real Cost of Paper
Paper is “free” — but your time isn't. If you spend 20 minutes per entry, twice daily:
240+
Hours per year spent writing
£2,400
Value of your lost time
£59.88
FosterFlow costs per year
“I used to dread the evening log. Now I just talk into my phone while making tea. The AI writes it up better than I ever could — and it's already categorised for Ofsted.”
JM
Jackie M.
Foster Carer, West Midlands
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