I've had Bryony as a childminder for the last 4yrs for my 9yr old daughter and 6yr old son. Bryony’s home is always welcoming, clean and well organised and my children have great fun playing with all the toys available and interacting with the other children in her care. Mostly I like the fact that she treats them as part of her family which was an important decision for my decision to place them with her.

I love the fact that all the food provided is nutritionally balanced and home cooked, always provides fresh vegetables (some from the allotment) and fruit to ensure their 5/day.

Beyond all this though, it is Bryony’s warm and friendly but no nonsense approach which sets her apart from other childminders I have experienced.
She provides a wide, fun range of activities including plenty of outdoor exercise. I know my children enjoy playing with all the outdoor toys, crafts, cooking, reading and puzzles as well as outings during the holiday. Also having the children participate in themed seasonal and holiday crafts and activities. She also helps them with their homework if I'm going to pick them up late.

Bryony is a great communicator and has no trouble in gaining my children's confidence and therefore encouraging good behaviour and kindness and compassion to others, both skills which are important to me at home. When the children step outside their boundaries she responds with firm but kind discipline explaining what she & I would like to see in terms which they understands. When they are hurt or feeling under the weather I know that they feels happy to be comforted by her and I am confident that she can administer either first aid or medication following all the correct procedures and completing the necessary records to ensure their health and safety. I am also aware that Bryony ensures good personal hygiene in encouraging all the children to wash their hands before eating and after using the toilet.

I couldn' t praise her enough and would not hesitate her to anyone.