Page 19 - link magazine

swindonlink.com • September 2008 19
Bishop to launch new room for nurture

The opening of a nurture room at Oliver Tomkins Infants School,
Toothill on 22 September by the Bishop of Bristol Rev Mike Hill, will
mark the start of celebrations of the school’s 25th anniversary

The Mayor Steve Wakefield outside the newly completed nurture room on an end of
term visit, with Ms Cockwell and chair of governors Julian White
Located in a new building which in 2009. The aim is to promote
has replaced an old mobile, the nur- children’s emotional wellbeing and
ture room will provide a quiet space boost self esteem. Bouncy castle Hire
for children to take time out and Headteacher Rhian Cockwell Delivered & set-up
work in small groups with specially said, “the anniversary is a chance Fully insured
trained teaching assistants. to celebrate the past and look to the Fully Certified & Tagged
The inspiration has come from future; the nurture room is going to Parties Holidays
nearby Tregoze Primary School be an important part of that. BBQs Fetes
where a dedicated room used to “As a church school, the social Birthdays
support children struggling to and moral aspect of life is central Any event
cope in class or the playgroup has to our approach. We need to let 08445 869701
had positive impact on children’s children explore these things; they 07014 241703
behaviour and ability to learn. have a whole scope of emotions and www.fun-dayz.co.uk
From September Oliver Tom- need a way to deal with them in a
kins Infants will be one of twelve safe environment.”
Swindon schools to take part in a As well as housing the nurture
government backed pilot focussed room the new building will also be
on mental health issues in advance used for family literacy work and a Headstarts Day Nursery
of a national scheme to be launched toddler group.
Established 1990
Delta Business Park, Westlea
Children’s Centre moves between schools West Swindon. Tel: 877779
Moredon Children’s Centre has temporarily moved from Moredon &
Primary School to Rodbourne Cheney Primary School, The Broadway
whilst a permanent base is built off Moredon Road. The Children’s Centre at Robert le Kyng
In September the centre will offer toddler play sessions on Wednesdays, Westcott Street, Swindon. Tel: 484934
1.30pm to 3pm at Moredon Primary and on Thursdays, 10am to 11.30am
at Rodbourne Cheney Primary School. Headstarts is a friendly, ‘family’ nursery
The Children’s Centre continues to collect baby knit wear for the Save offering a warm, happy and relaxed environment
the Children ‘knit a hat’ project - see the photo on page 28.
For details of the Children’s Centre activities and the knitting project, where every child benefits from individual attention.
call 615479 or 07791 185108.
❑ Monday – Friday 8am till 6pm all year
❑ Sessions for 0 - 5 year olds ~ am, pm, school day, all day
The Springboard to ❑ Real value for money. From £160 per week full time
Confidence for your child ❑ Funded child-care credits available.**
❑ Government Funded Nursery Sessions**
Britain’s leading National Active Physical Play programme
for children from 6 months to 7 years. Free nursery sessions for 2.5 hours per day
Your child will learn agility, balance, climbing, worth £44.88 per week
co-ordination appropriate to his or her age.
Monday - Friday during term time
Structured programmes designed to build
self confidence and develop essential for funded 3 & 4 year olds*
listening and language skills. For further information or to arrange a visit,
Supervised by trained staff in a fun and ✁
caring environment. call 877779 or 484934
Tumble Tots now in your area! Special offer
For information about local centres call free child care worth £50 with this advert*
Liz Davies
on 0844 800 0219 *Conditions apply **Rates may vary

1 - 21 September 08.indd 19 21/8/08 11:02:18