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Head and staff lead effective
Free *
Trial Begin your Kumon journey school say Ofsted
Children, staff, governors and parents at Toothill’s Oliver Tomkins
Maths and English Church of England Infant and Nursery School are celebrating a suc-
Study Programmes Irzana Golding cessful Ofsted inspection where the overall effectiveness of the school
• work at a pace that is tailored to Swindon Shaw Centre has been rated as good.
01793 686112
your child’s needs Inspectors described the chil-
• develop invaluable study habits Tsuyako Haruki dren’s good progress and standards
and concentration Haydon Wick Centre of work above expected for pupils’
• complement the school curriculum 01285 643701 ages. Their report identified that
Contact your local Instructor today. staff were very successful in en-
* Enrol your child at your local Kumon study centre between abling pupils to reflect on a wide
21 January & 20 February 2010 for a two-week Free Trial range of issues and to develop
and begin your Kumon journey. strong moral values for their age.
Terms & conditions apply.
Visit kumon.co.uk for more details. The school’s work is securely
kumon.co.uk Every child can shine underpinned by its strong religious
character. Their spiritual, moral,
social and cultural development and she has built an effective team,
was consequently excellent, and who together ensure that the school
clearly evident in strong relation- runs effectively from day to day.’
ships throughout the school. Headteacher Rhian Cockwell,
Inspectors highlighted how the above, said, “I am extremely proud
Extended School Services are here in your local community to offer you and your family school is often outstanding in its of the staff, children, governors and
a variety of services, activities and opportunities either as individuals or as a family. response to pupils with specific parents. Everyone’s hard work has
So whether you are looking for new social outlets, childcare, information on paying for difficulties and in respect of child led to us receiving a good Ofsted
childcare, clubs and activities, holiday activities for your children, adult courses, protection. The care, support and report.
retraining or opportunities to return to work .... guidance for all pupils is good and “It recognises that the school is
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www.novahreodisambardess.org.uk progress. make good progress within their
The report says ‘parents were learning and there is a continu-
For further information contact Sandra Collis or Lisa Parkinson unanimous in their support for ing outstanding quality of pupils’
on 01793 608199 the school’ and also states, ‘the spiritual, social, moral and cultural
ENROL Computing for Beginners, headteacher’s leadership is strong development.”
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Daunted by computers? North Swindon Extended Schools is running free
courses for anybody who wants to get to grips with modern technology.
• Learn how to create and edit a document and how to use the internet
on Wednesdays, 10.30am to 12.30pm, from 27 January;
• Basic desktop publishing - learn how to create posters, cards and
newsletters using Microsoft Publisher on Thursdays, 10.30am to 12.30pm,
from 28 January;
• Healthy cooking on a budget. Gain inspiration to cook exciting, afford-
able dishes without additional cost on Thursdays, 9.30am to 12noon,
from 25 February.
BALLET - TAP - MODERN - JAZZ The courses take place at Nova Hreod School. For details call Lisa Parkin-
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Wizard Education is offering a number of unusual courses free of charge,
Classes from two and half years upwards with funding support from Swindon Council including:
Lessons held at Haydonleigh School, • A taste of Swindon - make and publish a community recipe book;
Abbey Meads Community School, Blunsdon Village • Chain reaction - help write a story for radio broadcast;
• Craft pot pourri - taster sessions to try a range of popular arts & crafts;
and also Stratton Community Centre
• Organising a local event or show - ideal for community fundraisers to
share ideas and learn how to make an event stress free.
Official Dance Centre For details call Jo or Greg Dunningham on 512096 or 07747 804487.
of the ISTD www.wizardeducation.co.uk
offering FDI & CDE Units
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