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Holiday childcare in West & North Swindon 25

Summer holidays are fun for chil- All of the West and North Swin- Having problems with after school care?
dren, but for parents they pose a don holiday clubs are registered
problem - how do they manage with Social Services, ensuring that
work, education and training com- they meet the high standards of ,Look no tllei
mitmentswhile ensuring their chil- safety, staffing and accommoda- Toothill After School Club offers a high standard of
dren are safe and well cared for. tion required. This means that the childcare and good value for money for working parents,
One solution is a holiday club, adult play leaders, have to be fully
of which there are six in West and qualified, and there must always students, one-parent families and families on low income
North Swindon. Offering afford- be a trained first-aider on the • Safe escort from Oliver Tomkins and Toothill primary schools
able, quality childcare from morn- premises. There must also be at • Exciting things to make and do, access to a computer and printer
ing till night, they cater for chil- least two or more members of staff for homework, computer games to play, termly t rips
dren aged five to 12 and charge present at all times, depending on • Snack included (weekly menu displayed)
between £10 to £16 per day. the number of children.
The average group size is be- Janice Humphries, Childcare • £4 per session, £3.50 for brother/sister • £2.50 Gold Card holders
tween 16 to 24,. with some clubs Development Officer at Wiltshire To make an appointment to view, call Annette Gage on 433640
catering for children with special and Swindon Training & Enter-
needs. prise Council - which helped set
up and support these clubs says,
"holiday clubs are not an exten-
sion of school, but places where
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children can relax and enjoy them- Trio Cool Kids
Holiday Camp selves under professional super-
vision. Parents are always wel- Holiday Playscheme
Running throughout the holidays
come to drop in and see for them-
26th July - 3rd September selves what goes on. They're a very Trio Cool Kids provide a safe, secure environment where children play,
Great fun for all 5 - 12 year olds real solution to holiday childcare make things and meet new friends.
Activities include football, hockey, worries." We cater for working parents, students, one-parent families and
bouncy castle games, arts and For further information, includ-
crafts, trampolining, karate and ing where your nearest club is lo- families on low income. Competitive, flexible rates available.
children's fitness classes cated, parents can contact Janice A choice of two locations in Swindon both registered with Social Services
Standard day 10am - 4pm .Humphries at the TEC on 01793
Only £8.50. Gold Card holders £3 501527, or call the club direct. Trio Cool Kids! Trio Cool Kids!! Happy children • Relaxed parents
Early starts and late finishes In addition to those advertised TregozeSchool New College Qualified staff
available on this page, there are holiday clubs Lots of activities • Outings
at Westlea After School Club, tel: West Swindon Swindon
more information, call (01793)
872380 and the Roughmoor Farm
Nursery, tel: 772099.

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Tug ofi War
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Treasure hunts
BIG Painting
Woodwork
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Badminton Go cart for the holidays
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P ^ V:%\ce Visit to Swindon Town
Mounta^r tra^\s Football Club, martial arts
Open 9am - 6pm kites demonstations, days out,
during the school Trampolinin snooker, table tennis,
holidays for 5 to 11 9 Water slide visit to the press works,
It's a Knock-Out, visit by the
year olds S weet m aking to police, visit to the fire station

For details, call Sc a Ven Three football days with
qualified FA coach
Tracey Bailey on 9er hunts Phil Rivers
(01793) 875992 12, 19, 26 August - £7 a day
Team games Skateboarding