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Pyjama party fun to promote
The Springboard to
° Confidence for v,)ur child books at bedtime
Families in West and North Swindon celebrated books at bedtime with
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Britain's leading National Active Physical Play programm I' pyjama parties during National Family Week in early June.
for children from 6 months to 7 years.
Your child will learn agility, balance, climbing,
co-ordination appropriate to his or her age.
Structured programmes designed to build
self confidence and develop essential
listening and language skills.
Supervised by trained staff in a fun and k.
caring environment. ' w
Tumble Tots now in your area!
For information about local centres call
Liz Davies
on 0844 800 0219

LITTLE FOXES CHILDCARE
Half term bedtime reading at West Swindon Children's Centre
& EDUCATION
Carolyn Crawley, Surestart should stop reading to them. Some
FOR CHILDREN AND THEIR PARENTS outreach worker based at North children still enjoy sharing books
Established 1986 U ^l Swindon Library, said, "sharing well into their teens. It really is an
The Common, Brinkworth, Wilts l 1^,^, books at bedtime with our children investment for everybody."
Tel: 01666 510356 B Little Foxes :\ urse ry School from as young an age as possible is a Carolyn is passionate about shar-
Just a 15 minute drive from West Swindon & Priory Vale on B4042 very positive and calming bonding ing books with children from the
• An independent family run nursery offering quality care and education experience. It's a good chance to youngest age, and offers workshops
within a safe, secure, stimulating environment for all babies and children communicate without the distrac- for parents and story-time sessions
from 0-5 and an out of school club for children aged 5-11 years tion of the television, and it helps for children to encourage family
• Open: Monday to Friday, 7.30am-6.30pm, 51 weeks of the year ensure a better night's sleep. reading. Contact her on 707129 or
• Full, part time and term time places. Government funding for 3-5 year olds "There's no age limit to sharing mail: [email protected]
• High staff to child ratios with qualified and experienced teaching staff and bedtime stories. Just because our • Summer reading challenge and
nursery nurses children become independent read- local family attractions - see pages
• Nutritious 3 course meals, hydro pool, multi sensory room, school hall with ers at 6 or 7 doesn't mean that we 22 and 23
gym apparatus, secure gardens, mini bus for trips out and about
Pre-school places in the West available
Parents and children from the age of two years are welcome at Little
Bus BEES .. Hands Toddler Group at the Sunshine Room, next to Westlea Primary
School on Langstone Way.
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CHILDREN'S DAY NURSERY ' S Part of the Busy Bees Group The group meets on Mondays 10am until 11.30am during school term
times and offers lots of free play, songs and stories, as well as structured
activities. A summer trip is being planned for July.
Drop in to meet the group or call Sandra Young on 877664 for details.
Link and Learn Pre-school in the community suite at Link Centre can
offer places to three and four year olds in September.
The group aims to encourage every child to grow in confidence within
Purpose built, safe, stimulating environments, providing a fun, friendly and caring environment.
quality care and lots of fun for 0-5 year olds To arrange a visit and for more information call the pre-school supervi-
sor Ann Hicks on 465464 during term time, or 887299 during the holiday
Bright, welcoming play areas for each age group (Monday to Friday 4pm to 6pm).
Secure access systems Caterpillars Pre-school at Millbrook Primary School in Freshbrook has
Fresh nutritious meals everyday recently been validated by Swindon Council's Early Years Consultant
Large, secure outdoor gardens and, only 8 weeks since opening, it is already regarded as good in all
areas of leadership and management and has been identified as moving
Extra activities available towards outstanding.
I end of August 2010 ' to pick up an information pack or call 872800.
Due to this success Caterpillars will open for both morning and after-
s: Book noon sessions from September.
For details and to register children for a place, call into the school office
and start by the
and receive
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FREE registration
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with this advert Meningitis thanks
The Meningitis Trust would like to say thank you and congratulations
Leapfrog at St Andrew's Ridge - cal iki or/n :.. - 919 to all the pre-schoolers across Swindon who took part in a Toddle
Waddle in aid of the trust in the Spring.
Busy Bees at Peatmoor - call Julie on 0179. 887 .2
The thousands raised across Britain is vital sponsorship to enable
A great place to play, learn and make new friends! the trust to continue helping all those affected by meningitis, as well as
increasing life-saving awareness of the disease.
To find out about meningitis and what to do if a child starts to display
unexplained symptoms see www.meningitis-trust.org or call the advice
hotline 0800 028 18 28.