My first and second children have been through haybales, and have both loved every second of it. Samm is so creative and clever and she puts such a huge amount of time and effort into planning amazing activities, getting the perfect balance between playing to the existing strengths and interests of the children and encouraging them to try new things. Many of the activities are focused around learning about the environment, and being outdoors, but Samm's home and indoor classroom are such lovely learning spaces too, she encourages the children to be inquisitive about the world around them. Samm creates the happiest of environments, she is warm and caring, my girls absolutely love her and they have both formed lovely friendships with children of different ages and backgrounds within the family-like atmosphere of the setting. Samm has a magical way of managing behaviour, she sets an excellent example for the children and they know what she expects from them. 'Childcare' isn't the word for what Samm provides, it's bespoke, creative, fabulous early years education in a fun, loving and safe environment. I am lucky to have found her.

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