Gina has been our son's childminders for just over 2 years since I returned to work when he was 7 months old. As a Primary School teacher (with a Police Officer husband) I was very clear about what I wanted in the person or people who were going to look after Jacob. I was worried about returning to work and leaving him unhappy or with a lack of stimulation. Gina was the second person I met with and both James and I knew immediately that she and Jason would be a fantastic fit in our wider 'family'.

Jacob has absolutely adored his time with Gina. He has made some lovely friendships and thinks of Gina's son like his brother. Both Gina and Jason have been extremely supportive over the years with my stresses about leaving him, when unexpected issues have taken place and also supporting the work we do with Jacob at home. Gina was quick to recognise his strengths and support him in his learning journey. It made me happy to see him run in to her in the mornings with barely a backward glance and that he didn't want to leave some afternoons because he was having too much fun, playing trains or blowing bubbles in the garden.

Gina always keeps them very entertained and they go to the Wetlands Centre very regularly (if Jacob had his way it would be every day!). He has also loved their weekly session to the library to see the cat, choose some books for the week and to read the big teddy a story.

Gina has always kept me informed of everything he does in the day. I love getting texts from her with pictures of what Jacob has been up to. The daily record is always very informative and she often notes down funny things he has done or amusing conversations!

I would thoroughly recommend Gina as a childminder. We have now, very sadly, left only due to a change in my job and therefore me needing Jacob to be at a Montessori Nursery 5 minutes walk from my school. I have no doubt that Jacob would have continued to flourish with Gina. Gina, Jason and Daniel are part of our family now which is the biggest testament I can say for a very positive experience.