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swindonlink.com • July 2012 17
Open Day as Hop Skip and Jump
celebrates first year in Swindon

Hop Skip and Jump, which offers flexible day care for children and
young people with special needs, as well as respite care for their
families, is opening its doors on Saturday 14 July, 11.30am to 2.30pm, Close to M4 junction 16, just a short drive from West Swindon
to show the world their facilities and range of services.
Based at Upper Shaw Farm Com- For children 3 months to five years
munity Centre, Shaw Ridge, the Open all year from 8am to 6pm
charity offers activities for young
people and their siblings up to age Extensive outdoor play & gardens
25, and it provides a base for Swin- Easy access and safe parking
don Young Carers Group who meet
at the centre each Monday evening. For information call: 01793 851495
The centre is also available for hire
on Sundays. www.thedaynursery.com
Marketing manager Sarah Pri- Brinkworth Road, Wootton Bassett, Swindon SN4 8DS
day said: “We are very grateful to
Thamesdown Rotary Club who
will be supporting us with a bar- South Swindon MP Robert Buckland
opening Hop Skip & Jump in 2011
becue. There will also be music, LittLe Foxes ChiLdCare
face painting and a bouncy castle. Equipment request
Come along, see what we have to Sarah is also appealing for dona- & eduCation
offer and be properly entertained tions of equipment, in particular a FOR CHILDREN AND THEIR PARENTS
at the same time. printer, photocopier or adult bike Established 1986
“Then you can always nip round that is no longer required. If you
the corner to the Big Arts Day at can assist mail: office.swindon@ The Common, Brinkworth, Wilts
Tel: 01666 510356
Lydiard Park.” hopskipandjump.org.uk Just a 15 minute drive from West Swindon & Priory Vale on B4042
l An independent family run nursery offering quality care and education within a safe,
Silver Jubilee for Koalas secure, stimulating environment for all babies and children from 0-5 and an out of
school club for children aged 5-11 years
l Open: Monday to Friday, 7.30am-6.30pm, 51 weeks of the year
Her Majesty the Queen is not alone in celebrating a Jubilee year in 2012: l Full, part time and term time places. Government funding for
Koalas Opportunity Group based at the Saltway Centre in Middleleaze 3-5 year olds
is celebrating 25 years providing play and respite opportunities for l High staff to child ratios with qualified and experienced teaching
children with special educational needs and their families. staff and nursery nurses
l Nutritious 3 course meals, hydro pool, multi sensory room,
school hall with gym apparatus, secure gardens, mini bus for trips out and about

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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

Stephanie, back, with Koala kids and assistants, left, Lucy Hudson and Katy Inigo-Jones Headstarts is a friendly, ‘family’ nursery
Centre manager Stephanie Ha- Our users don’t need a particular offering a warm, happy and relaxed environment
thaway has herself been involved diagnosis to take advantage of the where every child benefits from individual attention.
with the group since its beginning, service, and we can offer a lot of
when a school friend of hers from support and advice to carers.” ❑ Monday – Friday 8am till 6pm all year
her home county of Surrey was one In 2011 the group obtained an ❑ Sessions for 0 - 5 year olds ~ am, pm, school day, all day ✁
of the original parents to come up outstanding OFSTED report, re- ❑ Real value for money. From £38.00 per day
with the idea. ceiving particular recognition for
“I’d always worked with the the enthusiasm and commitment ❑ Funded child-care credits available.*
disabled so I joined as a play leader of the staff. ❑ Government Early Years funded nursery sessions to
in 1987 and have been here ever On 29 June, from midday to 7pm, the value of £46.87 per week.*
since,” said Stephanie. Koalas is holding its Silver Jubilee
Koalas has been permanently party, with tea and cakes and fun Free 15 hours a week flexible funding
based at the Saltway Centre since and games. Stephanie said: “All during term time for 3 and 4 year olds*
January 2009. Before that it was current and past families, donors, For further information or to arrange a visit,
situated in Victoria Hospital in volunteers and colleagues are call one of the centres above
Old Town. welcome to join in. We’ll be dis-
As Stephanie explained: “Koalas playing photos through the years SPECIAL OFFER
caters for children 0 to 5 years old and there’ll be a special wall where FREE child care worth £50 with this advert*
and their families, and is jointly people can record their thoughts
funded by Swindon Borough Coun- about Koalas.” www.headstartsnursery.co.uk *Conditions apply
cil and the Primary Care Trust. For details call 01793 465361.

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