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The Link Magazine • January 2002 9
Help on offer to working parents hildren's Information Sargeo Kits
The Children's Information Service-Swindon (CIS) has settled well Service Swindon
into its town centre premises at 13 Market Street and in January we 91 Victoria Road, Old Town
will be looking for our 500th visitor to win a prize donated by Tesco, 13 Market Street, Swindon 01793 421500
writes manager Annette Palmer. (by the big top) Clothing for children
In December calls to our tel- Tel: (01793) 541786 School wear - Toys
ephone helpline decreased; no Top quality children s wear and
doubt everybody was concentrat- Call us or call in school uniforms at low prices
ing on the festive spirit. However ease your throughout the year.
Christmas has past and you may t Via' & lei us Rio , w Exclusive for girls
need to start thinking about re- childcare worries ORIGINALS 2tol3years
turning to work to pay for those a
Monday Closed Kids clothes
extra treats. galore
CIS is supported by the Tuesday-Friday
That's where we come in. The ' J' Early Years Development 9.30am-4.30pm at prices
CIS provides free information on _ ' t ! & Childcare Partnership Saturday 10am-4.30pm you'll adore
childcare, financial assistance to Reg. charity 1081621 Stockist for Gait & Orchard Toys
help with childcare costs, or other
parental information and support.
Do you enjoy working with chil- a ^s
dren? Have you ever considered
becoming a childminder or open- Tumble Tots. We build confidence
Annette Palmer receives a donation o f
ing up a new childcare facility?
1500 from Tesco manager John Turne that lasts a lifetime
Again, we're here to help with free
whohas joined the CIS Board of Trus-
information on how to register as a
tees Tumble Tots is Britain's leading national active play programme.
childcare provider. The CIS now
y
takes the names of interested peo- telephone helpline, 541786, is avail- Our structured play is speciall designed to build your child's
ple - not social services, able from 9.30am to 4.30pm (an self-confidence and self-esteem through:
The CIS, which is supported by answerphone operates outside • Developing physical skills of ability.
the Swindon Early Years Develop- these hours). The shop at 13 Mar- balance and co-ordination
ment and Childcare Partnership, ket Street is open between 10am • Developing language with action
is open Monday to Friday. The and 3pm. songs and rhymes
Vacancy A unique program for children from
The CIS is looking for a new member of staff to fulfill the role of crawling to walking giving them a chance
Information Co-ordinator within the service. The job includes creating to develop skills in a playful atmosphere.
and maintaining databases and deputising for the manager. If you feel For details of classes, contact Sue Dobson on 01235 868119
you have the necessary skills to offer and would like to become part of y
The essential suit it for your' children
a small friendly team, then call Annette Palmer, on 422909.

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PRE-SCHOOL
Community Inverary Road, Wroughton Safe. Loved&Learning)

Dividend ^ ^^ OuU 7he

Scheme

A minimum of 1% Quality education
of the Society's & childcare for 18
profits are returned months to 5 years
to projects to
benefit the local a. Open 51 weeks
community through Parents and children taking part in a year, 8am-6pm
the Swindon Home Start meeting; with
the Community
Paul Moody (back right), store manager Full range of
Dividend Scheme. at the Co-Op in nearby Park North schedules available
If you think a project you know of could ` . Qualified teachers
qualify for a grant of up to £1,000 following the nursery
call 0800 43 5902 foundation stage
For more information
for more information and to arrange a visit,
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Oxford, Swindon & Gloucester contact Mrs T Birch
on (01793) 845572
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