Iona looked after my two children (then aged 4.5 and 6) while we were living in Glasgow for around a year, and over that time not only did she build an incredible bond between them, she also became a friend who, five years on, I'm still in touch with. Her responsibilities were varied, but tended to be pick up kids from school, take them to the park / library and then bring them home. Often she made them tea on returning to the house. She has all the qualities you would like someone who looks after your children to possess: huge kindness, a sense of true adventure, deep creativity, a brilliant sense of humour and the ability to connect with kids. She's also all the things you, as a parent, need in a childminder too: responsible, responsive, beyond capable and always having excellent chat. Of all the childminders that we've ever used, Iona stands head and shoulders above the rest. I can't recommend her highly enough. She's a brilliant human.

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