Early years · Early years inspection (EIF, requirements met)
Dainty Little Hands at Sundridge
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- Group verified
Dainty Little Hands Limited
- Group reference verified
RP560210
- Inspection date verified
15 Jul 2025
- Inspectors verified
Lisa Gadsby
- Overall effectivenesssingle source
Met
- Postcode verified
B44 9NY
- Name on report verified
Dainty Little Hands at Sundridge
- URN verified
2757955
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- OverallMet
90% of comparable inspections in the last three years were graded Met (3,163 inspections).
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Reads more critically than most reports of this type graded Met.
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- Leaders prioritise children's safety and well-being. p.2
- They ensure that staff have a clear understanding of how to keep children safe and secure. p.2
- Staff demonstrate a sound knowledge of the signs that may indicate that a child is at risk of harm. p.2
- They take their role and responsibility seriously regarding the identification, recording and reporting of any concerns. p.2
- There are robust arrangements in place to ensure the safety of children while they attend the club. p.2
- Collection arrangements with parents ensure that children are secure at all times. p.2
- A strong partnership with the school contributes to clear communication at the beginning and the end of the day. p.2
- Staff minimise risk across the setting and support children to develop their awareness of personal safety. p.2
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Leadership & governance2
“Leaders prioritise children's safety and well-being.” p.2Wellbeing & mental health2
“They recognise the positive impact this has on children's self-esteem and confidence.” p.2
Anatomy of the report
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- Pages
- 6
- Words of findings
- 475
- shorter than usual (typical 729)
- Reading level
- Hard
- Flesch 44, typical 57
- Average sentence
- 14 words
- Next steps
- 8
- typical 8
- Hedged sentences
- 0%
- “some”, “not always”, “most”…
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Inspection of Dainty Little Hands at Sundridge Sundridge Primary School, Sundridge Road, Birmingham B44 9NY
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This provision meets requirements
n Leaders prioritise children's safety and well-being. They ensure that staff have a clear understanding of how to keep children safe and secure. Staff demonstrate a sound knowledge of the signs that may indicate that a child is at risk of harm. They take their role and responsibility seriously regarding the identification, recording and reporting of any concerns. n There are robust arrangements in place to ensure the safety of children while they attend the club. Collection arrangements with parents ensure that children are secure at all times. A strong partnership with the school contributes to clear communication at the beginning and the end of the day. n Staff minimise risk across the setting and support children to develop their awareness of personal safety. They explain how they encourage children to identify hazards and assess the risks of their play. This helps to build children's confidence.
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This provision meets requirements
n Parents of older children, who were present at the time of inspection, say that communication is clear. They are delighted with how much their children enjoy attending. Parents are pleased with the wide range of activities that children participate in. They also appreciate the flexibility of the provision. n Staff explain how they support children to follow good hygiene rules. For example, they remind them of the importance of thorough handwashing, particularly before eating. n Staff discuss how they support children in developing their self-awareness and celebrating their talents and skills. They recognise the positive impact this has on children's self-esteem and confidence. Staff understand the importance of children celebrating their peers' achievements. n Staff discuss how they share information with children about the importance of a healthy lifestyle. They explain that children spend a considerable amount of time
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This provision meets requirements
engaging in physical and active play. Older children were observed engaging in timed running opportunities, which they enjoy. n Staff discuss their high expectations of children's behaviour. They describe how they support children in communicating effectively with their peers to play cooperatively. This includes modelling turn-taking and encouraging active listening. n Leaders and staff describe how they use a sensory circuit model to support children with regulating their actions and emotions. They understand how this impacts positively on children's ability to participate effectively in club activities and experiences.
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This provision meets requirements
15 July 2025 There were no children in the early years age range present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no early years children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.
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Setting details
Unique reference number 2757955 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 10406533 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises
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Registers
Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Out-of-school day care
p.4
inspection
Total number of places 20 Number of children on roll 32 Name of registered person Dainty Little Hands Limited
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reference number
Telephone number 07843391751 Date of previous inspection Not applicable
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Information about this early years setting
Dainty Little Hands at Sundridge registered in 2023. It employs two members of staff, both of whom are qualified. The club opens from Monday to Friday during term time. Sessions are from 7.30am to 9am and 3.15pm to 5.45pm.
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Inspection activities
n The manager showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure they are safe and suitable. n Children told the inspector about their friends and what they like to do when they are at the out-of-school club. n The inspector talked to staff at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector spoke with the nominated individual about the leadership and management of the setting. n The inspector spoke to several parents during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of staff working in the setting. n The area manager showed the inspector documentation to demonstrate the suitability of staff.
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Inspection activities
We carried out this inspection under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children's learning, development and care, known as the early years foundation stage.
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Inspection activities
15 July 2025 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.
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Inspection activities
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