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Heads up from Ofsted
Two day nurseries run by Headstarts received Ofsted inspections just seven days apart in late November.
The nurseries at the Delta Busi- bonds they form with the staff.’ This was reflected in the inspec-
ness Park, Westlea and at the ‘They are confident, relaxed and tors comment which praised the
Robert le Kyng Children’s Centre independent ..... develop good self- strong partnership we have with
both passed with flying colours. care skills .... and are making sound families.
The West Swindon nursery had progress towards the early learn- “We’re delighted with the re-
their integrated inspection first and ing goals in all areas of learning.’ ports which reflect the hard work
was assessed on how well it met The nursery based at the Chil- of all the staff in both locations.
Ofsted standards, as well as how dren’s Centre performed almost The Robert le Kyng Nursery has
the staff delivered identically, with really taken off; the numbers reg-
the education ele- the standards be- istered have tripled since we
ment for the ing graded as opened. The education part always
funded three and ‘good’ although takes time to develop; we are work-
four year olds. the education ele- ing hard to achieve our goals.”
The outcome for ment was graded For details about both nurseries
both sections was as ‘satisfactory.’ see the advertisement on page 18.
‘good’ showing Alison Barrett,
that the aspects of manager of both
the nursery are sites, left, said, “the Childminders, Support Groups, Pre-schools,
WTC, Clubs, Education, Funding, Health
strong. The report nursery opened in
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Stephanie Hathaway, left, and members of Koala’s getting ready in December for
the big move from Old Town to Salt Way Call now for an appointment therapies including mums-to-be
massage and hot stone therapy
The school has been empty since a result timetables have changed, on 01793 871120
July when the last 90 children trans- with Koalas now able to offer some or 07967 363322 For more details contact Geraldine
on 07821 686570
ferred to Shaw Ridge Primary. afternoon sessions. [email protected]
Stephanie Hathaway, co- Special Tots teacher Karen Foy HOME VISITS AVAILABLE www.holistictherapy-athome.co.uk
ordinator of the special needs pre- worked at Salt Way from 1991 to
school group, is pleased to have 2005 and was responsible for set-
left the portakabin at Victoria Hos- ting up the nursery in a mobile in
pital. “We’ve moved into the 1997 before moving it into the main
former nursery unit which is ideal building three years later. She said,
as it was designed for small chil- “it’s good that the school is being
dren. It’s lovely to have a garden given a new life, but its strange to
for the first time ever.” return to work here.” New extension now open
Intel has agreed to send in a A Children’s Centre to serve the
team of interns to build a sensory Shaw and Nine Elms ward will Close to M4 junction 16, just a short drive from West Swindon
garden and donated £6,000 to- open at Salt Way in the Spring. For children 3 months to five years
wards the cost of outdoor play Stephanie said she was looking Open all year from 8am to 6pm
equipment. forward to Koala’s working with
Koalas, which is managed by a families from the local community. Extensive outdoor play and garden
volunteer run management com- “Our aim is for our children to be Grant places available
mittee are joined by Special Tots, a integrated into mainstream school.
Swindon Council parent and tod- It will be a chance for children For information telephone: 01793 851495
dler group for children with dis- following the mainstream path to www.thedaynursery.com
abilities. They are pooling re- learn to play with our children Brinkworth Road, Wootton Bassett, Swindon SN4 8DS
sources and sharing the rooms. As who are differently able.”

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