Catherine has provided exceptional full-time care to my son for the past two years, since he was 9 months old. He has flourished in her setting; he feels loved and secure and has great fun- so much fun that he doesn't realise that he's learned a great deal as well!

Catherine spends a lot of time tailoring her approach to suit individual children's needs and interests. Toys are frequently rotated so that children get to play with different things. There are frequent day trips to museums, farms, soft play centres and parks. On rainy days, my son often comes home with pictures, crafts or baking that he's done at Catherine's setting.

My son has learned numbers, shapes and songs with Catherine. He has learned to be confident in different social settings- both with other children and with other adults.

Catherine is a good communicator so I always know what my son has been up to when I have been at work. Despite leaving him when he was quite young (9 months old) I have never worried about leaving my son in Catherine's care because from day 1 it has been evident that my son is happy and secure there.

I've subsequently had a second son and, had Catherine been staying local to where I live, I would have had no hesitation in leaving him in Catherine's excellent care along with his older brother. Catherine will be missed as a childminder but, because of the relationship she's built up with our family, I have no doubt that we will stay in touch in future.

I really cannot recommend Catherine highly enough: she's not just "outstanding" on paper (OFSTED report), she's a lovely lady in real life who will provide a loving home-from-home environment to your child.