A safe and secure early childhood is what we all want for our children. As a childcare provider looking after other people's children, my interest and my business is in helping parents to give their children that safety and security.

It is a big responsibility but fantastically rewarding to observe children being relaxed and behaving naturally in my home - laughing, exploring, having fun, asking questions and learning. As a self-employed person it is equally as rewarding to see parents (my customers after all) who are happy and relaxed to leave their children with me.

As a Registered Childminder I am allowed by Ofsted to care for a maximum of three under fives. By having such a small adult:child ratio I am able to offer a consistency of care unrivalled by other larger childcare providers.

We often get out and about on to the moors or go for walks in the woods. If your child is learning to ride a bike then they are welcome to bring it along so we can all take a trip to the cycle track to help encourage them. Flexibility is my thing - as a parent once said about me!

Blogging though is new to me. I had an idea that to illustrate my work and for my own self-evaluation I would sometimes post more detailed extracts from our days - with all names changed for confidentiality.

All polite comments very welcome!