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16 The Link Magazine • April 2005
Toddling in Freshbrook Inspectors pleased with pre-school
Playmates toddler group at
Greendown Playgroup has been assessed as providing good quality
Freshbrook Community Centre
care and nursery education for its children, according to Ofsted.
has places at its Thursday morn-
The inspection is the first since ment in all areas.
ing sessions, 9.30am to 12noon.
the group moved from within There is a good balance between
Drop in or call Linda or Roger
Greendown School in September structured and free play activities,
Tyson on 536772 for information.
2001 to its own purpose equipped and children are treated as indi-
mobile in the school grounds. viduals, their differences acknowl-
NCT Nearly New Sale
The report says that well de- edged and respected. There is close
Saturday 16 April, ployed staff create a welcoming liaison between staff and parents
11 am - 1pm, Oasis Leisure environment with space organised who help the group through a well
Centre. Entry £1 in clear learning areas. Children established rota.
CLASSES IN:
A fantastic quality selection of are supported during activities and The inspectors say that the chil-
ABBYMEADS (Tue & Fri)
children's clothes (0-4 years), dren's communication, language,
PEATMOOR (Wed & Fri) the high adult to child ratio means
cots, prams, nursery equipment, children are supervised and well literacy skills are very good, as are
Call Virginia 01453 8394_
maternity wear, toys, videos and cared for at all times. It comments their physical and mathematical
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books available at bargain prices. on the vast range of toys and equip- development.
ment that support child develop- Their personal, social, emotional
and creative development
• ini is generally good, so is their
musics ^ eis i cians knowledge and under-
standing of the world.
bugs Fun Song sessions for Playgroup supervisor
parents/carers with Julie Steward said the par-
pre-school children and babies ents management commit-
fun & educational music tee and her staff were very
North Swindon Library, Lawn,
sessions for children aged pleased with the report.
Purton, South Marston,
6 months to pre-school Watchfield, Taw Hill, "Everybody has worked re-
ally hard to make the group
Join us for singing, bubbles, puppets, Broad Town & Wanborough
pour pours, animal masks, parachute an important family re-
Come along and join in with our
games and musical instruments! source in Grange Park, es-
fun musical approach to learning
Abbey Meads,Wootton Bassett, Old Town pecially with the extra re-
now in West Swindon & the Lawns Call Cath on 01793 727286 or sponsibility of running our
` email [email protected] .uli
free trial sessions available*
own building."
Party entertainment now available!
Call Claire on (01793) 722072 There are a few places
Call Claire on 07960 153985
www.musicbugs.co.uk to find out more! available for the Septem-
ber intake. Call Cheryl
Ferry on 878552 for details.
Left, a few of the youngsters
Tumble Tots. We build with staffat Greendown Play-
confidence that lasts a lifetime. group
Tumble Tots is Britain's leading national active play programme,
established for 25 years. Our structured play is specially designed Family project promotes pre-school groups
to build your child's self-condence and self-esteem through:
The West Swindon Family Project is launching two new groups for
3 Developing physical skills of ability, parents with pre-school children:
balance Et co-ordination
Mother & Toddler Group for Toothill Parents/Carers and their chil-
3 Developing language with action songs
and rhymes dren. Toothill Community Centre, Friday, 10am to 11.30am, starting
Monday 15 April. Games and play for children, coffee and time to talk
3 Classes for walking to 5 years SKILLS FOR LIFE
for adults. Cost £1.
-'' - A unique programme for children from Asian Mother & Toddler Group meets at the West Swindon Family
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, ; • :r crawling to walking giving them a chance Centre, 15 Gainsborough Way, Freshbrook, Monday,10.30am to 12noon.
to develop skills in a playful atmosphere An opportunity to make friends, get support and access services
For details of classes call Charlotte Boyes-Corfield on 0844 800 0219 provided by the Centre, all in an informal environment.
The essential activity for children For information on both groups, call Niki Hillier on 871303.
Headstarts Day-Nursery School Well equipped facilities and
0 ' Established 1990 a superb environment
Delta Business Park, Westlea, West Swindon
Headstarts is a friendly, `family nursery offering a warm,
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happy and relaxed environment where ever child benefits
nur,eryand r' ' i'I' ; ,]ol
from individual attention.
Conveniently located within afew minutes drive from M4 MEADOWPARK
Junction 16, Town Centre, Westlea and Abbey Meads.
^ • Specialist teachers for e+
q Monday - Friday Sam till 6pm all year Early Years Education
q Sessions for 0 - 5 year olds -am, pm, school day, all day. d ECIAL OF • Gentle, experienced,
J Real value for money. From £130 per week full time qualified staff dedicated to babies
q Funded child-care credits available." FREE child care
q Government Funded Nursery Sessions- worth £50 Large separate classrooms for brochure or
each age group (3 months to
Claim up to £38 worth of Nursery Credits per child with this to visit, telephone
per week - now available for all 3 year olds individual care 7 years)
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For further information or to arrange a visit, -in individual • Excellent OFSTED inspection
please call Alison on 877779. — —Conditionsapply_Ratesmayvary learning report 752600
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