Health & Safety Essentials
Stair gates, socket covers, first aid kits, fire safety equipment.
View Checklist arrow_forwardEYFS Setup Guide
A comprehensive guide for childminders to create a professional, inspiring, and Ofsted-ready learning environment at home.
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Building your setting? Work through the equipment areas and tick off the checklist as you go.
category Essential Equipment Areas
Furniture & Storage
Child-sized tables, accessible shelving, cozy reading nooks.
View Checklist arrow_forwardOpen-Ended Play
Wooden blocks, loose parts, dressing up, sensory bins.
View Checklist arrow_forwardThe Outdoor Classroom
Mud kitchens, water play, gardening tools, safety surfacing.
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Secure Environment
All sockets covered, stair gates installed, clear evacuation route.
All sockets covered, stair gates installed, clear evacuation route.
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Accessible Storage
Low-level shelving units for child-led resource selection.
Low-level shelving units for child-led resource selection.
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Core Learning Materials
Mark-making tools, construction blocks, and diverse reading books.
Mark-making tools, construction blocks, and diverse reading books.
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Polly's Setup Secrets
Smart ways to build your setting without breaking the bank.
recycling
Look for 'loose parts' in charity shops. Wooden bowls and natural materials are perfect for heuristic play.
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Check your Local Authority early years team for start-up grants or toy library access.