A CHILDMINDER from Tintagel has been praised for her 'outstanding' childcare provision.

Kim Climo, who is based at Treknow, has been running Kim's Little Chicks for 24 years. She recently received feedback from Ofsted inspectors who rated her business as 'outstanding'.

Kim said: "I'm absolutely passionate about what I do. I love my job and I think that's the key to why I've achieved an outstanding result."

Kim was praised on how well her early years' provision meets the needs of the range of children; the contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of the children and the effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years. Her home also met the legal requirements for the 'early years setting'.

Kim said she strives to give the children new challenges and experiences, be excited and motivated to learn.

"The children I work with are like my own extended family. I always give the best I can, attending up-to-date courses as available."

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