Co-op Academy Nightingale

Oral language plays a vital role in children’s learning, literacy and social and emotional development.

Our latest guide supports parents and educators with practical, evidence-informed strategies to help children build school-ready language skills.

The guide explores:
• Building oral language through meaningful interaction
• Supporting listening and attention
• Growing children’s vocabulary
• Sharing stories and naming feelings
• Working with settings to spot and support language needs
• Using evidence-based approaches to meet individual needs

With language developing rapidly between the ages of two and six, early support can make a lasting difference to children’s confidence, communication and readiness for school.

Access the guide: https://vist.ly/56fjm

☕ SEND Coffee Morning – Friday 5th June at 9am

Our SENDCo, Miss Banyard, is hosting another Family and Friends of SEND coffee morning.

This is a relaxed and informal space for parents and carers of children with special educational needs and disabilities to come together, share experiences, and support one another. It’s also a great chance to meet Miss Banyard and chat through any questions or concerns you may have.

Coming up this week…

We hope you have all enjoyed the half-term break! ☀️
We are looking forward to welcoming everyone back to school on Tuesday 2nd June at 8:45am. We can’t wait to see you all! 😊

🌳🎉 Join in the Community Fun Day at Harehills Park! 🎉🌳

📅 Friday 29th May
🕛 12:00pm – 2:00pm
📍 Harehills Park

Go along for an afternoon full of fun for all ages, including:

🌿 Nature activities
🎲 Children’s games and activities
📚 Reading corner
🥤 Refreshments provided
🕺 Breakdancing session

Things to do this half term in and around Leeds.

Coming up this week….

John, our first hatched chick, is happily playing with his brothers and sisters 🐥
All the chicks are happy, fluffy, warm, and well-fed.

The children (and staff) have loved visiting Reception to see the adorable baby chicks — they’ve brought so many smiles! 💛

Still looking for the perfect school place for your child? Come and discover what makes Co-op Academy Nightingale so special! 💙

👀 Join us on our next open evening

📅 Tuesday 19th May | 🕓 4:30–5:30pm

🌟 Meet our friendly team
🌟 Explore our school
🌟 See how your child can thrive with us

Online grooming is a serious and growing threat, with offenders using a range of tactics to build trust with children and young people before exploiting that relationship.

This can happen across social media, gaming platforms, messaging apps and group chats, often through fake identities, flattery, gifts or pressure.

Our latest guide highlights key risks, including:
• Strangers using fake identities
• Exploitation through gifts and flattery
• Group chats creating hidden pathways
• Gaming platforms becoming grooming gateways
• Sextortion, criminal grooming and radicalisation

The guide also offers practical advice for parents and educators on recognising warning signs, understanding the platforms children use and creating open, regular conversations.

Download the guide here: https://vist.ly/53zbc