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Good result for Alpha preschool

In their first Ofsted inspection since starting at the newly reopened
Freshbrook Community Centre, Alpha Preschool has been declared good.

How can Musical Minis help your child be ...
.. a skillful communicator - by developing language
and co-ordination.
…making party bags quick and easy .. emotionally developed - through New
• Pick and choose to suit your party sharing stories and songs whilst Tuesday class
or select from our prefilled range meeting new friends. 9.30am -
• One stop shop for bags, fillers and sweets .. a confident child - by joining in the 10.15am
• All items sold individually – so no more activities in a relaxed group atmosphere.
having to buy more than you need! .. a creative child - by exploring
• Easy to use stock controlled website instruments, sounds, rhythm and movement.
• Fast, friendly service Phone Chrissie on 01793 725259
• Zappy bandz now in - hurry while stocks last! www.musicalminis.co.uk
Save time and money, visit us online at: Musical Minis is a pre-school fun time music group for babies and toddlers.
www.swindonpartybags.co.uk Each structured session encourages cognitive, physical and emotional
Tel: 01793 876994 development through the use of music, instruments and stories.
Supervisor Lynne Jacobs, centre, with chairperson Hannah Bexon-Shaw, left, and
assistant Keren Stratford, and New College students Nikki Baker and Chitra Limbu
The preschool, which caters for behaviour by staff is one of the
26 children from 2 to 5 years, was strengths of the preschool.”
applauded for its inclusiveness and Some processes could be im-
nurturing environment. The report proved, the report added.
says: “Children benefit greatly from Supervisor Lynne Jacobs was
staff members’ inclusive practice. delighted with the verdict. She said, Close to M4 junction 16, just a short drive from West Swindon
Staff know the children well; and “we’re so excited to have had a good
the caring ethos enables children Ofsted. We’ve only been operating For children 3 months to five years
to feel secure and enjoy their time for nine months, and with all the
there. hard work we’ve put in, we feel Open all year from 8am to 6pm
“Equality and diversity is pro- we’re giving the Freshbrook com- Extensive outdoor play & gardens
moted through the positive ap- munity a playgroup to be proud of.
proach taken by staff to treat all We have had great support from Easy access and safe parking
children and their families as parents and the community. The For information call: 01793 851495
individuals. Books and resources children are happy, settled and
support children’s culture. Chil- learning well through play.” www.thedaynursery.com
dren are very well behaved and To contact the playgroup about Brinkworth Road, Wootton Bassett, Swindon SN4 8DS
the consistent management of their places, call Lynne on 870526.

Headstarts Day Nursery

Established 1990
Delta Business Park
Westlea, West Swindon. Tel: 877779
The Children’s Centre at Robert le Kyng
Westcott Street, Swindon. Tel: 484934
Moredon Children’s Centre
Montrose Close, Moredon
Tel: 01793 481080

Headstarts is a friendly, ‘family’ nursery
offering a warm, happy and relaxed environment
where every child benefits from individual attention.
❑ Monday – Friday 8am till 6pm all year
❑ Sessions for 0 - 5 year olds ~ am, pm, school day, all day ✁
❑ Real value for money. From £37.00 per day
❑ Funded child-care credits available.*
❑ Government Early Years funded nursery sessions to
the value of £46.87 per week.*
Free 15 hours a week flexible funding
during term time for 3 and 4 year olds*
For further information or to arrange a visit,
call one of the centres above
Special offer
free child care worth £50 with this advert*

www.headstartsnursery.co.uk *Conditions apply

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