Testimonials | childminder

Testimonials and Ofsted feedback

What Families Say

I’m proud to work closely with families and build strong, trusting relationships. Here are some lovely words shared by parents about their experience with my setting:

“Since our two have been with Helen, we've watched them grow and flourish into such special little humans. The love, care and attention Helen gives has played a truly important part in that journey.”
“Flexible nature of timings, lovely toys and resources, great encouragement of pretend play.”
“E loves the family feel at Helen’s house. She enjoys interacting with all of Helen’s family and feels very comfortable in the surroundings.”
“Love the schema-led invitations to play. I feel so lucky that Helen thinks about these things. Really loving the suggestions for next steps/play at home. I feel confident my child is safe and well-cared for. We also love the take-home bags!”
“Children are offered a wide variety of activities to choose from, with options that change depending on the season. This supports them to engage in experiences that match their interests and preferences, fostering enjoyment and independence.”
“Thank you for being such a special part of their lives.”

What Ofsted Says

Here are a few highlights from my most recent Ofsted inspection:

“The childminder has a focused and targeted curriculum with a clear vision of what she wants children to learn as a priority.”
“Children are confident, caring, calm and inquisitive in the homely environment.”
“Children are well-behaved and respond positively to the childminder’s kind and tender approach.”
“Children learn well through meaningful activities that teach them about nature and the world they live in.”
“The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”