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Christian values shine
‘Music
at infant school and nursery
with Inspectors visiting Toothill’s Oliver Tomkins Church of England
Mummy’ Infant and Nursery School have delivered a positive report on the
progress of pupils and the school.
A fun introduction to music for The Ofsted report states that the teaching and learning, with the
the under 3’s in small groups excellent promotion and involve- report stating that the children’s
ment of pupils in Christian values achievement was good from the
‘Jolly Babies’ means that pupils’ spiritual, moral, day they start in the nursery and
First musical experiences for social and cultural development is into Years 1 and 2. Standards are
new-born babies outstanding. above average in reading, writing,
The Statutory Inspection of mathematics and science.
Call Sue Foggin on 485245
Anglican Schools, completed at the Headteacher Rhian Cockwell
Book a free trial session
same time, found the distinctive- said, “we were very pleased to
[email protected] ness and effectiveness of Oliver receive such a positive report in
or [email protected] Tomkins as a Church of England which our distinctiveness as a
www.musicwithmummy.co.uk www.jojingles.com
school was outstanding. Church school has been recognised
They say the headteacher, gov- and praised. We have a welcom-
ernors and senior management ing and happy school where eve-
Fun Song team share a clear vision for the ryone works together successfully
Music Sessions school which is exemplified in the as a team and as a community.”
for babies & toddlers school’s daily life. Pupils are Nursery Class Open Day
6 weeks – School Age happy, secure and confident and Tuesday 8 May
the inspectors said good leader- 9.30am - 10.30am & 1pm - 2pm
ship and management, coupled Children aged three years by
with the school’s very strong pro- 31 August 2007 are invited to join
motion of its Christian values, are in with fun and exciting activities
at the heart of its success. For details call the school
Daily sessions in & around
Daily sessions in & around Praise was given to the good on 870471
Daily sessions in & around
Daily sessions in & around
Daily sessions in & around
Swindon
Swindon
Swindon
Swindon
Swindon
New Sessions at
New Sessions at
New Sessions at
New Sessions at
New Sessions at
Space Adventure & Shrivenham Kids pay Koalas an unwelcome call
Space Adventure & Shrivenham
Space Adventure & Shrivenham
Space Adventure & Shrivenham
Space Adventure & Shrivenham
Call Cath on 01793 727286
Call Cath on 01793 727286 Koalas’ delight at moving into their new premises at Salt Way gave
Call Cath on 01793 727286
Call Cath on 01793 727286
Call Cath on 01793 727286
way to dismay after two break-ins by local youths in early April.
www.minimusicians.co.uk
The Special Needs pre-school “We think they were just young
www.musicbugs.co.uk group have been sharing the people,” said co-ordinator
former reception classrooms with Stephanie Hathaway. “They had
Special Tots since January and the run of the school and obvi-
Headstarts Day Nursery were thrilled to have an outdoor ously just wanted somewhere
play area for the first time.
warm. They set up in our play-
Sadly vandals broke into their room and raided our cupboads for
Established 1990
shed, leaving bikes and other play food.
Delta Business Park, Westlea equipment scattered around the “The rooms were an utter mess,
West Swindon. Tel: 877779 playground. with equipment all over the place
& and shelves’
The Children’s Centre at Robert le Kyng contents pulled
out. But apart
Westcott Street, Swindon. Tel: 484934 from cigarette
burns on the car-
Headstarts is a friendly, ‘family’ nursery offering pet, we found
a warm, happy and relaxed environment where there wasn’t
much damage
every child benefits from individual attention.
when we had
put everything
❑ Monday – Friday 8am till 6pm all year
away.”
❑ Sessions for 0 - 5 year olds ~ am, pm, school day, all day Before the
❑ Real value for money. From £144 per week full time break-ins, staff
and children
❑ Funded child-care credits available.** had settled in
❑ Government Funded Nursery Sessions** well. Newly
purchased wel-
Free nursery sessions for 2.5 hours per day lies and water-
Special Tots teacher Karen Foy, left, Stephanie Hathaway,
worth £40 per week centre, and staff, parents and children at Salt Way proofs were put
Monday - Friday during term time to good use in
Another break-in followed the spring as the youngsters en-
for funded 3 & 4 year olds*
within days. This time the vandals joyed splashing in puddles and
For further information or to arrange a visit, spent a weekend camped in the making the most of their new play-
classroom.
✁ A staff member opening up on Interns from Intel will shortly
call Alison on 877779 or 484934 ground.
Monday morning was shocked to install outdoor equipment includ-
SPECIAL OFFER hear someone in the building and ing a turtle-shaped drum and an
FREE child care worth £50 with this advert* called the police. Children had to outdoor blackboard. They will also
be turned away while the rooms paint a roadway on the playground
*Conditions apply **Rates may vary were cleaned up. for bikes, trikes and wheelchairs.
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