Childcare on Domestic Premises, Full day care in Cornwall

Report for childcare on domestic premises

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Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision is good

This nursery prioritises building strong relationships with children, and staff understand the significant impact this has on their learning and development. Children feel happy, secure, and safe in this nursery, where they freely play with their friends and staff. Staff foster a love of stories and books in children of all ages by reading to them in engaging and expressive voices, which broadens their knowledge of the world and experiences beyond their own. Children listen attentively and confidently join in with the parts of the story they know well.

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The provision is good

Children of all ages are curious, concentrate and are well prepared for the next stage of learning. Babies are provided with ample opportunities to crawl and walk, using low-level furniture for support when needed, which helps them develop their core strength and coordination. Pre-school children develop independence and hand-eye coordination skills as they mix ingredients to create salt dough. They confidently discuss the colours they want to use to dye the dough and staff help them develop their confidence in mathematics as children accurately use scales to measure the correct quantities of each ingredient.

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The provision is good

The curriculum is carefully planned, with staff encouraging children to explore and express their own ideas and emotions through imaginative play. For instance, babies enjoy making patterns with feathers, and children of all ages have numerous opportunities to sing and dance. The nursery organises regular trips to local parks, beaches, and woodland, which help children develop their knowledge of nature and the local environment and supports their physical development, such as improving their balance and strength as they run and jump in the local parks.

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need to do better?

n There is a strong focus on supporting children as they develop their language and communication skills. The staff use slow, clear voices to help children understand and process what they are hearing, which guides them towards developing a broad vocabulary. Pre-school children are using words like 'magnifying glass' and 'gigantic' in their everyday speech. Staff are always ready to offer extra help and support to those who need it. They engage children in lovely conversations, allowing them time to reflect and respond to open questions that help them develop their own ideas further. n Staff have developed an ambitious curriculum, which enables children of all ages to make good progress in their learning and development. The staff possess a strong understanding of child development, allowing them to implement the curriculum effectively. A strong emphasis is placed on developing mathematical skills with staff teaching toddlers to understand concepts, such as sequence and

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pattern, through activities like building a train track and counting the number of

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8 January 2025 pieces. Children of all ages enjoy learning about the people and festivals in their local community. However, staff do not to provide regular opportunities for children to learn about and appreciate different religions and cultures, as well as understand and celebrate their similarities and differences. n Children are polite and kind. They are very good at taking turns and waiting. For example, during a small-group session, young children wait patiently for their turn. Sometimes, group activities involve children of different ages and abilities. However, at other times, some younger children are not supported by staff to become more involved and to extend their learning further. n The nursery maintains strong links with local schools. Staff keep in touch with teachers and create activities that support the projects children will be exploring when they start school. For example, they read the same focus books. This

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supports pre-school children to build their confidence, knowledge, and understanding, and to prepare them better for the next stage of learning. n Parents are happy with the care their children receive and report that they make good progress in their learning and development. They feedback that staff give them support with childcare matters, quickly recognise when children need additional support and provide effective guidance with regards to behaviour and personal care matters. n Staff guide children to develop their independence skills. Children register themselves by hanging a disc with their name on the 'group tree'. As they reach up to the branches to hang their disc, they develop balance and coordination. In the pre-school, everyone sings a welcome song together, giving each child the chance to stand up in front of the group and announce that they are present. This helps children feel empowered and valued, and they know they belong.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

There is an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

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should:

n extend the opportunities for children to celebrate their similarities and differences and explore other religions and cultures n develop the planning of group activities to ensure younger children are able to be more involved and engaged.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2698882 Local authority Cornwall Inspection number 10368350 Type of provision Childcare on domestic premises

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Full day care

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inspection

Total number of places 14 Number of children on roll 25

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reference number

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

True Teylu Childcare registered in 2022 and operates from the village of Stithians, near Truro in Cornwall. It opens from 7.30am to 6pm each weekday, all year round. There are seven members of staff employed to work with the children, including the two managers. Six of the staff team hold appropriate qualifications. The nursery offers government funded places for childcare.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The manager and inspector completed a learning walk together of all areas of the nursery and discussed the early years curriculum. n The inspector talked to staff at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector spoke to parents during the inspection and took account of their views. n Children spoke with the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of staff working in the nursery. n The inspector carried out a joint observation with the manager.

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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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