OFSTED Inspection date January 2007

The provision is OUTSTANDING in (Helping children achieve well and enjoy what they do). Children thoroughly enjoy their time at the childminder's home, they benefit greatly from the childminder's extensive childcare knowledge and experience and she ensures that daily activities and routines are securely focussed around their needs and interests. They have warm caring relationships with the childminder, who knows them extremely well and is highly attentive to their needs.

The provision is OUTSTANDING in (Helping children make a positive contribution.) Children's individual needs and personalities are highly valued by the childminder and all children are warmly welcomed into the setting. The childminder values relationships with parents very highly and this significantly contributes to children's well-being at the setting.


References from clients

"I feel that Debbie has encouraged my son in many ways to participate in group activities at home and in childminding groups, which has improved his confidence and shyness." Sharon Narraway

"My daughter was always happy and contented in Debbie's care and never wanted to go home at the end if the day. I knew she was safe and happy." Cheryl Hervey

"Debbie is caring and sensitive to all the children's needs and I have found that all the children in her care enjoyed going there and felt safe and happy. I would thoroughly recommend Debbie to look after your child as I feel they would get exceptional care." Loretta Dellaway

"We have always found Debbie to be very reliable and approachable she has been very helpful with advice on potty training and behaviour issues. My son looks forward to his time spent with Debbie." Debbie Mason