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How can Musical Minis help your child be ...
.. a skillful communicator - by developing
language and co-ordination.
.. emotionally developed - through sharing stories
and songs whilst meeting new friends.
.. a confident child - by joining in the activities
in a relaxed group atmosphere.
.. a creative child - by exploring instruments,
Pre-school on right track sounds, rhythm and movement.
Phone Chrissie on 01793 725259
www.musicalminis.co.uk
Musical Minis is a pre-school fun time music group for babies and toddlers.
HAYDON Meadow Pre-School taken until September.” Each structured session encourages cognitive, physical and emotional
owner Debbie Waldron would like The follow-up inspection on 17 development through the use of music, instruments and stories.
to thank all the parents who have October rated the pre-school as
stuck by her and her staff through good, commenting children are
a difficult time after an Ofsted well prepared for school as staff
inspector erroneously reported that provide a wide range of interesting
a child had gone missing in May. opportunities and activities to
The local media picked up on promote their future learning. It English, Mathematics and Science
the point before it was removed added: ‘Staff now have a good Fully qualified teachers
by Ofsted after an appeal, but understanding of how to keep Accelerated GCSE programme
the damage to staff morale was children safe and the quality of 11+ training and preparation
considerable. teaching is good,’ and ‘Staff work
Debbie said: “It was a difficult well with parents. They keep them Free assessment and first lesson
period after the first inspection well informed about their children's Boost your child’s confidence
on 2 May which required a lot of progress and wellbeing.’
work to keep staff remembering the Debbie said: “The recent report
positives and to ignore the coverage more accurately reflects what we NEW
which we knew was incorrect. are trying to achieve at Haydon vouchers
Childcare
“The staff have been great and the Meadow Pre-School.” accepted
parents have been wonderful; they To enquire about a place, contact
believed in us and all our places are Debbie on 01793 791903.
Top marks for Freshbrook Kumon student
UMAR Ali, who signed up for
the Kumon out-of-school maths
programme when he was eight,
has achieved Level L - the highest
possible.
He progressed from basic counting
to calculus, algebra and beyond - all
without the use of a calculator.
Each level of the maths
programme builds incrementally on
the skills developed in the previous
level, ensuring a solid understanding
and the ability to put learning into Across the globe, the
practice.
Mayumi Lewis, right, who runs Kumon Maths and English
the Swindon West study centre, said
Umar is one of only 20 students me. Umar has learnt tremendous Programmes advance students
who have reached Level L in her 30 discipline which overflows into
years as a Kumon Instructor. everything he does.” beyond their school level.
“I am delighted to have a first Umar, 16, who is now in his
Maths level L completer in my last year at Bradon Forest School,
Swindon study centre. I appreciate gained an A in GCSE Maths in Year To unlock your child’s potential, contact your
Umar’s challenging spirit, 10. He said: “It was a lot of hard local Instructor today for a free assessment.
persistence and his great effort work to fit in other studies and Swindon West Study Centre
to achieve his goal. I am also very playing football for Shaw FC and
grateful to his family for supporting now Highworth Under 16s. Mayumi Lewis 01249 760 568
him throughout his study years.” “Kumon is definitely worth it, Classes on Tuesday 3.30pm-6.30pm and Friday 3.30pm-5.30pm.
Dad Junab Ali said: “There is especially if you start early. I wish
homework to be done in between the English programme had been
the twice weekly classes, but I available when I started.” kumon.co.uk
had to give up marking Umar’s Umar plans to study business,
worksheets about four years ago, economics, maths and law at Fees vary. Please refer to your local study centre.
the level of maths is way beyond college.
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