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16 The Link Magazine • June 2004
Children's centre relocates to top of the town
The Children's Information Service has become a vital part of the Swindon scene for parents and carers Now they have moved to larger
premises near the Town Hall, writes manager Annette Palmer.
After three years in Market As well as offering free advice through from start to
Street, we now have a new shop and information on all aspects of finish. Registration
front in Theatre Square. childcare within the Swindon area, takes a mere three
Staff from Zurich will again be we now act as an umbrella body months, and involves
helping us decorate the large chil- for Criminal RecordsBureau(CRB) a premises and CRB
dren's play area and Ikea have checks. This means we can process check, and attendence
kindly donated seating for parents CRB forms for organisations that of an Introduction to
and carers. work with young people or vul- Childminding Prac-
It gives us a larger floor area and nerable adults. Please call for fur- tice course. The hours
more space to display a wide range ther details. are very flexible and
of free leaflets and publications. A Have you ever thought about it can often be corn-
new larger notice board gives us becoming a childminder? pleted after register-
space for posters promoting The Children's Information ing.
events, or groups that are avail- Service is dedicated to seeing the If you like to be self- Annette Palmer, centre, with left, Wendy Law, deputy
able for children and parents. childminder registration process employed, be your
manager, and Wendy Spence, outreach worker. Not
own boss, work in pictured Gemma Liddiard, Ravi Panesar, Anne Sturgis
your own home and
decide your own hours, contact us some masterpieces to brighten up
I' EARI1 HG C I! UE for advice and an invitation to one our walls and really make the place
day nursery of our monthly briefing sessions. feel like home. Please contact
We have secured funding from Gemma Liddiard about this.
A brand new purpose-built nursery the Swindon Children's Fund to We look forward to seeing you.
on the edge of Wootton Bassett bring information and advice to Pop in for free advice and informa-
children and young people in spe- tion, or just to familiarise yourself
Near M4 junction 16, just a short drive from West Swindon
cific schools and areas in Swindon. with the new premises at:
Free 2.5 hour grant places As a result we are recruiting an 6/7 Theatre Square, Swindon.
available throughout the day advice worker for outreach in Shop open Monday to Friday:
â Open all year from 8am to 6pm schools, who will be able to listen 9.30am - 4.30pm.
and identify individual needs and Phone lines are open gam - 5pm.
â NEW BABY UNIT NOW OPEN x refer to necessary organisations Ansaphone operates outside these
For information telephone: and services for further help and hours.
01793 851495 advice. Tel: 541786. Fax: 541792
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