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Make stories come alive in North Swindon
Local author Neil Griffi ths will be running sessions for parents and
carers on how to make reading children’s stories lively and entertaining
at Butterfl ies Children’s Centre on Wednesday 9 February, 9.30am and
11am in the community room at Oakhurst Primary School, Pioneer Road.
Children will be cared for in a play zone whilst Neil passes on tips
and ideas on reading; adult participation is guaranteed.
At the end of the session adults and children will enjoy a book reading
performance by Neil. Sessions cost £1.50, and free to families on benefi ts
Spaces are limited. To book call Zoe Carter-Schwartz at Butterfl ies on
722984 or 07814 240997.

Village pre-school moves to new venue
and receives positive Ofsted report

Lydiard Millicent Pre-school has recently moved into a refurbished
building which has been applauded by all, writes Sharon Watson.
We now have
Discover a wealth of exceptional a spacious class-
educational toys & games room, an art
activities area,
that are: purpose built
Fun to play toilets, an offi ce,
a separate area
Support the National for eating, and a
Curriculum kitchen. The chil-
Great value for money dren also have
Educational Toys & Games... access to their
laytim me
...make the most of playtime ! e ! ! own outside area
...make ke k the mo
with a canopy so Lydiard Millicent preschool children in their newly refurbished
they can enjoy building with supervisor Caroline McKellar, centre, Anne
On-line Competition the garden in all Hobson, left, and Cindy Humphries
weathers. This is
Name our Owl and win a £40 credit a contrast to our previous location classrooms is easy and children
toward your choice of games in a small classroom. are encouraged to be even more
Competition ends 31st January 2011 Visit www.goldentimetoys.co.uk The children, staff and parents independent because staff are able
are all delighted. Some parents’ to see all areas and constantly check
comments were, ‘amazing,’ ‘such on their activities.”
a lovely big space,’ ‘my daughter The pre-school caters for 35 chil-
dragged her father in to show him dren aged 2 ½ to 5 years and because
the lovely new ladybird toilets.’ of the new larger premises, six extra
Ofsted inspected the pre-school places are available per day.
shortly after the move in Septem- Children are welcomed from all
ber. They describe the provision sections of the community which
as ‘Good’ with two aspects rated includes homes in West Swindon,
‘Outstanding,’ commenting on ‘the children with special educational
effectiveness with which the setting needs and/or disabilities and those
promotes equality and diversity’ and who speak English as an additional
‘the effectiveness of the setting’s en- language.
gagement with parents and carers.’ Sessions run from Monday to
The inspectors say, ‘the very Friday, 8.45am to 11.45am and
recent move to the skilfully-reno- 11.45am to 2.45pm. For details, or to
vated premises has been extremely arrange a visit, call Anne Hobson on
advantageous for the children’s 772981 or mail: admin@lydiardmil-
learning. Movement around the licentpreschool.org

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