Helen Bussey's Reviews

A passionate and experienced Childminder

When looking for a childminder to care for my son when I was returning to work there were a few points I was looking for. These included his emotional wellbeing and development and opportunities to explore and develop. My son was 11 months when I returned to work and any parent who has or is going through this, it is an emotional transition for the family.
Right from the first contact with Helen, she listened to our needs and took time to discuss any questions we had. When my son started she very quickly got to know him and meet his growing needs. He has developed so much in her care - his speech, gross and fine motor skills, social skills' only to mention a few and this is a recognition of the quality and high standard Helen has not just a person but as an Early Years Professional. They go out and explore nature, groups and have trips out which was key in finding a childminder as this was something I was not able to provide my son whilst I was at work.
Her planning and assessments are child led and focused and I have throughly enjoyed the play and learning diary.
It is not just myself and husband who highly recommends Helen but more importantly my son who adores her and loves going to spend time with her in such a nurturing and developing environment

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by Emz about Helen Bussey on 14/01/2018

Fantastic Childminder!

Helen has been looking after our son, who is 3 now, for 18 months, full-time. The caring environment she offers is second to none (she is looking after the youngest of our 5 children, so we have a little experience with childminders!). I have never known a childminder do so much in a week, be it going to soft play or "stay and play", collecting leaves in the park, or even Santa's Grotto. Every week he comes home with a cake or piece of art he's really proud of.

She creates a nurturing atmosphere where the older children happily play with and look after the younger ones who in turn grow to look after new arrivals. Our son will be with her until he goes to school next year and we are confident and pleased that his changing needs are met, be it potty training or learning to play well with others.

We really can't recommend Helen highly enough!

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by Parent about Helen Bussey on 18/12/2011

A very, very special lady!

Helen has been looking after our daughter since she was just one & is an incredible lady. She does so many wonderful activities with the children and shows them so much love and security. Florence laughs with excitement every time we walk up to Helen's front door and is off without even a glance back in my direction! A very wonderful and professional person that has become very special to our family. It would be a real pleasure to provide any references.

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by Parent about Helen Bussey on 02/11/2011

Simply the best

Our son has been care for by helen for the past 5 years, and i think helen would say very much part of the family now :). in the time that he has been in her care she has always catered for his needs from being a toddler through to now being in his 3rd year at school. As a family we could not do without helen, when you are a working parent you always want to know that you childs need are cared for when you are away from them,and all i can say is helen is excellent at her job, and great at making parents at ease also.
i am more then happy to give helen a reference at any time..

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by Parent about Helen Bussey on 26/10/2011

5 stars

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by Parent about Helen Bussey on 30/08/2011

Amazing Childminder!

Helen has been looking after my son for 3 years. He has recently left her care as the time has come for him to start school.

I am still of the opinion that Helen is a wonderful childminder, all the children are happy and very well cared for. I have been really impressed with all the activities which have been carried out this year, especially with the vegetable growing!

I know that my son has had a really great start to life as he has been in Helen's care :) we are really going to miss her!

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by Parent about Helen Bussey on 30/08/2011

Helen is a Star

Helen has been looking after my little boy for nearly two years. She is not only very encouraging towards him as he moves on in eash stage of his development but she is very supportive of me. My son loves going to spend time with Helen and has been known to scream/cry if we walk past her house and don't go in.

In the time I have known Helen she has gone out of her way to help me and raise my confidence as a mum. I feel very lucky to have her in our lives, I don't know what we'd do without her- she is an absolute star, I cannot recommend Helen highly enough!

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by Parent about Helen Bussey on 17/05/2010

5 stars

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by Parent about Helen Bussey on 14/05/2010