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Nursery songs gets kids moving

for record-breaking attempt
Children, parents and staff from Headstarts Nursery at Moredon
Children’s Centre and Moredon Primary School nursery class joined
in with the Chatterbox Challenge record-breaking attempt in March
for the most people singing Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes simulta-
neously across the UK in multiple venues.

The Guinness world record attempt supported by NHS Swindon speech
and language therapists aimed to raise awareness about communication Close to M4 junction 16, just a short drive from West Swindon
problems which affect many young people.
Centre manager Kay White said, “sixty six children took part on a For children 3 months to fi ve years
chilly day, but it was a lot of fun. We kept warm by practising the song Open all year from 8am to 6pm
several times to make sure everybody knew the actions, for the record
attempt and then for the photograph.” Extensive outdoor play & gardens
www.chatterboxchallenge.co.uk Easy access and safe parking
For information call: 01793 851495
Sharing the caring needs more support
www.thedaynursery.com
A project to help families with disabled children is seeking new Brinkworth Road, Wootton Bassett, Swindon SN4 8DS
volunteers who can give parents an occasional but much needed rest
from their caring responsibilities.
Run by Swindon Council’s Fam- “The role of a short break carer
ily Placement Team, the Home is rewarding and enjoyable, but we
& Away Scheme also provides need more people to come forward
children with the opportunity to so we can help even more families.”
enjoy different experiences, gain Carers come from a wide range of
some independence and develop ages and backgrounds They share a
new friendships. love of children and a willingness
Coun David Renard, Swindon’s to help a disabled child realise their
cabinet member for children’s ser- potential. Caring can be anything
vices, said, “the short break carers from a few hours a week to a week-
in our Home & Away Scheme do a end stay once a month. Training is
fantastic job in giving the families given and an allowance is paid for A high quality day nursery situated in West Swindon
at Windmill Hill Business Park, close to the M4
of disabled children a much needed expenses. Junction 16, offering a happy, sociable environment
break. They also provide an envi- There are more details at www. where every child is treated as an individual.
ronment for disabled children to swindon.gov.uk/homeandaway
make new friends and enjoy dif- or call the family placement team see us!
ferent experiences. on 465700. Come and OPEN DAY
Wednesday 20th April

• For children aged 6 weeks to For more information
Improving Outcomes for Disabled Children • Open from 7.30am to please contact us:
5 years
Windmill Hill Day Nursery
6.00pm, 52 weeks per year Whitehill Way
(except public holidays) Swindon
• Full time and part time places Wiltshire
Home & Away is our family-based scheme • Large garden for all ages SN5 6NX
designed to support parents of children Tel: 01793 877646
with disabilities by providing children • Fully inclusive, including all Email: [email protected] The mayor and mayoress Rex and Sandra Barnett at the launch last August
with the opportunity to enjoy different meals, baby milk www.childbase.com
experiences and develop new friendships. and nappies
For more information please contact Swindon’s Family • CCTV throughout
Placement Team on 01793 465700 or visit the website the nursery
at: www.swindon.gov.uk/homeandaway

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