Page 17 - link magazine

The Link Magazine • March 2005 17
Solid performance by Jellytots
Upper Shaw Farm Ploygroup
Shaw's Jellytots Playgroup has been highly praised by Ofsted.
Encouraging your child to learn through play
Sessions now available for 3 to 5 year olds

Morning sessions All your child
Tuesday to Friday: - to develop their
9am -11.45am ' • pre-school skills
Afternoon sessions
in a safe and
Monday to Thursday:
caring environment.
12.15pm - 2.45pm
From 2 to 5 sessions available per week
For further information, please call Pam Porter
on 01793 877936
Upper 5hew Form Playgroup is an equal opportunities playgroup

Headstarts Da Nurser School ,
Jan Woodward front with colleagues Wendy Reeds/tow, left,
Established 1990
and Chris Hunt. Not pictured, Debbie Dean and Becky Barlett
E GG Delta Business Park, Westlea. West Swindon
The inspection report states that move onto school." I Headstarts is a triendl%. 'family nurser) offering a scarm. I
y
the group is well organised and The group which occupies a happy and relaxed environment where ever child benefits
staff create a welcoming environ- building at Brookfield School is from individual attention.
ment for children and parents with registered for 20 children per ses- Cott located within a few minutes drive from M4
space well utilised into clear learn- sion but only takes 16 to ensure a Junction 16, Town Centre, Westlea and Abbey Meads.
ing areas, including good use of a high staff to child ratio. It is full q Monday - Friday 8am till 6pm all year
sensory garden. and has a limited number of places J Sessions for 0 - 5 year olds - am, pm, school day. all day. I SPECIAL OFFER
The range of activities is excel- for children born after 1 Septem- q Real value for m ney. From £130 per week full time o
lent and support for children with ber 2003, to start in September 2006. J Funded child-care credits available." FREE child care
special educational needs is very To register call Jan Woodward on q Government Funded Nursery Sessions" worth £50
good. The staff are very good role 07729 825470. Claim up to £38 worth of Nursery Credits per child with this
models for children. per week - now available for all 3 year olds advert* i
The nursery education offered Register early For further information or to arrange a visit,
is of high quality; children make With the sudden closure of L please call Alison on 877779. _ _' Conditions apply "Rates may vary
very good progress towards the Freshbrook's Rainbow Playgroup
early learning goals in all areas. in January. parents need to regis-
The report recognises that the ter early to secure a playgroup
staff team have been together for place in the area. Happy
eight years and that the leadership It is understood that the group
and management of the group is was not meeting Ofsted require- Bunnies
very good. The partnership with ments and numbers had dropped.
parents is also very good and they Pre-school Learning Alliance said, Childcare
Mandy Whitaker of the Swindon
are encouraged to be involved with
their children's learning. "Unfortunately in today's competi-
Playgroup manager Jan Wood- tive climate this particular setting v Prices from £2.00ph only!
ward said the playgroup commit- was unable to stay open, and whilst
tee and her colleagues were de- we regret the closure there are v Collection/drop offs to your
lighted with the report. "We are other playgroups in the area that house if required
very committed to the playgroup could accommodate the children."
ideals of being managed by a par- For details of playgroups, call • Early Morning Club: 7.30am - 'am
ent's committee and learning Mandy Whitaker on 611145 or the (Drop offs available any area)
through play. This is so important Children's Information Service on
to give children the foundations to 541786. v Pre-school creche: 9am - 2pm
•: After-school care: 3pm - 6pm
Be pampered and meet other mums (Pick ups available any area)
The National Childbirth Trust holds a Ladies' Pamper Evening in v Drop off facility (For parents visiting the gym/
association with The Body Shop on Friday 11 March. 8 pm. at Windmill
Hill Day Nursery. The cost of £5 includes two out of four pamper shopping, etc.)
treatments (mini-makeover, mini-facial. foot massage or hand mas- • Organic food, fitness classes, dramatic arts,
sage) with other treatments available for a donation.
Refreshments will be provided and Body Shop items can be ordered clown visits, outings and language tuition.
on the night for home delivery. For a ticket call 07005 800196. • Low prices but high quality care and education
THE FAMOUS NCT NEARLY NEW SALE ` Happy Parents' and `Happy Children'
Saturday 16 April, 11 am - 1 pm, Oasis Leisure Centre. Entry £1 are always found at `Happy Bunnies'
A fantastic quality selection of children's clothes (0-4 years). cots,
prams. nursery equipment, maternity wear, toys. videos and books For an informal discussion, please call
available at bargain prices! Branch Manager Maria Taylor on
To sell nearly new items, send a large SAE and a cheque for £2.50
made payable to NCTSwindonBranchto: Sellers' Packs. 63 Avenue 01793 704089 or 07915 070069
Road, Old Town, Swindon, SN1 4DA. e-mail: villas l nspain.aol.com