Top grade. Again.
We have received the highest possible grade in our 2026 Ofsted inspection report for the fourth consecutive time!
Our 2026 Ofsted inspection
As an Ofsted registered childminder agency, we are inspected every three years to ensure we continue to deliver a high-quality service that supports childminder educators and raises standards across the sector.
We are delighted with our 2026 Ofsted report.
We were judged to be Effective at our fourth inspection, the highest rating an Ofsted agency can achieve.
This judgement reflects who we are. A strong, established, innovative agency, built on quality.
The report recognises our size as a strength. We have been intentional about growth, focusing on quality rather than the number of childminders on our books. During the inspection, we were described as a boutique agency. Small but exceptional.
Above all, this fourth inspection reinforces that we are a force for change, not because of our size, but because of the quality of what we do. We are authentic in our approach and consistent in our standards.
How it happened...
Our inspection took place at the beginning of January.
Inspectors interviewed us, reviewed our policies, procedures and documentation, and visited a sample of our registered educators. They looked at the safety of their homes, the quality of their practice, and spoke to them about the support and regulation they receive from us.
The outcome:
We are proud of this judgement. It reflects where we are right now. Growing carefully and intentionally, without ever compromising on quality.
Our commitment to children, and to those who educate and care for them, runs through everything we do.
A big thank you to our registered educators and team who contributed to the inspection process. We could not have done it without you.
Highlights include
Educators report… the high level and quality of guidance offered, and the responsiveness of agency staff.”
Leaders… demonstrate innovative and forward-thinking strategies… to raise standards… which in turn has a positive impact on children’s experiences.”
The training on offer… and the impact it makes for educators is a key strength of this agency.”
Real people. Real support.
Educators report that they feel ‘genuinely cared for’.”
Educators report feeling supported and a part of the agency from the very first contact.”
Leaders are genuinely interested in promoting the welfare and wellbeing of their registered educators.”
The impact on children
hildren are receiving good-quality education and are being kept safe because of the support, guidance and training received from the agency.
Leaders hold strong beliefs about how educators should meet the needs of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged children.”
High-quality early education… [is] vitally important for promoting the best outcomes for children.”
