Free youth sessions over summer at The Deanery
In case you missed our front page, just a reminder about the opportunities for young people available at The Deanery this summer.
New service to support Swindon’s unpaid carers
Thousands of unpaid carers in Swindon are set to benefit from a range of new services designed to support them with their vital contribution to the local community. Cornwall Rural Community Charity (CRCC), which has 30 years’ experience in supporting carers across the country, will provide support to around 5,000 adult, parent and young unpaid… read more
Eligible families can access 30 hours of funded childcare
From this September, childcare provision is increasing, meaning eligible working families can now apply for 30 hours of free childcare from the term after their child turns nine months until they reach school age. This expansion is designed to support children’s early education and help parents to better balance their work and family life. It’s… read more
New SEND provision opening.
We’ve received the following information from Swindon Borough Council: A new specialist Early Years centre for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and their families will open for stay and play sessions next month (allocation of places is based on certain criteria and follows an admissions process). Based in a former nursery building… read more
May Half-Term: Mini Farmers Week at Roves Farm
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Parish Council donates £500 to Chiseldon Primary School for early years train
The Parish Council is delighted to announce a donation of £500 to Chiseldon Primary School from its grants and donation fund to help purchase an early years train. The total cost is £2065 and our contribution takes the school to around the half way mark. If you’d like to donate towards the fund you can… read more
Applications open for 30 hours funded childcare expansion
The government has announced that from 12 May, all eligible working parents of children who will be nine months old before 1 September can apply to access up to 30 hours of funded childcare a week.
Tax-Free Childcare
Today (1 May), the government announced that families can use Tax-Free Childcare on wraparound childcare and holiday club costs. With Tax-Free Childcare families arranging childcare for the start and end of the school day can get financial support of up to £2,000 a year per child, or £4,000 if their child is disabled, towards the… read more
Easter family fun at Lydiard Park
Families are invited to step into Spring at Lydiard Park this Easter with a programme filled with adventure, creativity and delicious food. The ever-popular Lydiard Park Easter Trail returns this April. Set within the Grade II listed grounds of Lydiard Park, the trail promises an unforgettable experience for children and adults alike. It will take… read more
Headstart Skillz Easter Camp
Headstart Skillz Easter Camp – Chiseldon Club | Headstart Skillz Chiseldon Parish Council have approved payment of 4 sessions over Easter with Headstart Skillz so that Chiseldon Parish children can attend for free. There is no restriction on which 4 days you pick, and you can book more sessions at the standard Headstart rate. The… read more
New funding for additional SEND places in Swindon
The Council has been awarded more than £3.4m in funding by the Department of Education to increase capacity in new places. The funding is designed to improve existing education facilities for children and young people with SEND. Next Wednesday (12 February), as part of the Council’s Capital Programme for 2025/26, Cabinet Members will consider whether… read more
Step up and lead the Adventure with 1st Chiseldon Beaver Scouts!
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Chiseldon Scout Group launches ‘Squirrels’ for 4-6 year-olds.
At 1st Chiseldon Scout Group we are launching a new section for young people aged 4 to 6 years. It is called Squirrels and we are having an open event to launch it. This will be the youngest group feeding into Beavers, Cubs and then Scouts. This will support young people living in Chiseldon and… read more