I have known Mrs Durrey Shewar for almost 5 years. She was my daughters childminder for 2 days of the week whilst she attending school.

I would describe her work ethic as very good, both in theory and practice. She attained a high level of standard, kept my daughter engaged in her education (EYFC ), would listen to her needs and be in tune with her feelings as well as using play to advance her learning. For example , they would do crafts, make cards, bake muffins, play with soft toys and so on. All these activities were documented in a folder with a photo and a statement talking about how she got on and felt overall. Occasionally I was provided with a photo to take home as a memory of the tasks she has successfully done while in the service of Mrs Durrey.

The house setting also has a wide variety of tools and equipment that enables a child to successfully develop and reach new milestones both physically and emotionally. For example the outdoor area contains a trampoline, slide, bikes and few other items that are good for the summer months, encouraging both physical exercise and fresh air.
The indoor area is well kept, very hygienic, with areas for colouring, reading, or playing and much more.

Mrs Durrey Clearly shows passion for young children and my daughter loved coming to her house. I really felt like she cared about her, would go the extra mile, and displayed effective parents childminder relationship. By that I mean, she thoroughly communicated what the activities makaykah had done during the day, what she ate, toilet needs etc (feedback).

My daughter now is in full time school but always talks about “Aunty Durrey” and her daughters and play mates.

Before she left a folder was created by Mrs durrey containing all her work and targets she has achieved in terms of the EYFC guideline. I was very happy with her attainment.

Finally I feel Mrs durreys montessori qualification makes her very knowledgeable and adaptable to the changes that can arise from the curriculum over time.

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