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The Link Magazine • January 2005 17
Good Ofsted 2 [ Headstarts Da Nursery School i
An Ofsted inspection of Headstarts Nursery at the Delta Business Established 1990
Park in Westlea has recognised the high quality of nursery education • 0o Delta Business Park, Westlea, West Swindon
being provided for children aged 3 and 4 years.
Ileadstarts is a friendly, 'family" nursery offering a warm,
The report notes that children standards. The partnership with happy and relaxed environment where ever child benefits
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make very good progress towards parents is also regarded as very from individual attention.
the early learning goals and teach- good. Conveniently located within a few minutes drive from M4
ing is very good. The staff work The report comments that good Junction 16, Town Centre, Westlea and Abbey Meads.
well with children and have a clear progress has been made since the q Monday - Friday 8am till 6pm all year
knowledge and understanding of last inspection. q Sessions for 0 - 5 year olds -am. pm , school day, all day.
the early learning goals. The staff Headstarts manager Alison q Real value for money. From £130 per week full time SPECIAL OFFER tl
are also supportive and caring, Barrett said she was delighted that q Funded child-care credits available.`" FREE child care'
providing positive role-models for the hard work of her staff had been q Government Funded Nursery Sessions' worth £50
the children, promoting good be- recognised. "The report endorses Claim up to £38 worth of Nursery Credits per child with this
haviour and offering encourage- our commitment to high quality of per week - now available for all 3 year olds advert*
ment. care and the teaching we provide For further information or to arrange a visit,
The leadership and management for 3 and 4 year olds." L please call Alison on 877779. _ _ Conditions apply "Rates may varY
of the nursery is assessed as being Headstarts can be found on
very good, based on good team Welton Road at Delta. To make a
work and a desire to improve visit, call Alison on 877779.
Happy Bunnies Childcare
Alison Barrett, right, with some of the children in the Headstart nursery and
her staff, from left, Gemnia Tutt, Donna Rubt/, Paula Archer, Shelley Lear
in the North Swindon area
v Children 3 - 12 years v Open 8am to 6pm
v Prices from £3.00 per hour l
s Ofsted registered and fully qualified staff
Free language tuition, outings, dramatic arts and fitness classes
School drop offs and pick ups (from your own home if required)
Organic food and drinks
UK's independent provider of exclusive high quality childcare and
education.
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Happy Children & Happ Parents are always found at Happy Bunnies!
For an informal discussion, please contact branch manager,
Maria Taylor on 01793 704089. email: [email protected]

Good Ofsted 3
Link and Learn Playgroup at the Link Centre had an exceptional
Ofsted report in November, being adjudged to provide good care for
children and very good achievement in all six early learning goals.
The staff have good relationships wonderful."
with children and they are good The group has a few places avail-
role models. They provide stimu- able before September. For details
lating activities and the group pro- call 465464.
vide a wide range of
equipment and re-
sources.
The inspector reports
that teaching is ver\
good and children
make good progress in
all areas of learning.
They are confident, in-
dependent, well moti-
vated and enthusiastic
to learn.
Supervisor Gilly
Betts said she and her
colleagues were
thrilled with the report.
"Our advisor says that
Ofsted praise is not
given lightly, so to find
that we are achieving
very good in the six
early learning goals is
Gilly Betts, centre, and col-
leagues Ann Hicks, left, and
Annalisa Amoroso