Ashbrook School

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

Year 1 arrived safely at Salcey Forest for their day visit. We can’t wait to hear how their day has been.

We are looking forward to welcoming one parent, carer or family member to join us our Father’s Day Afternoon on Friday. Please arrive at 2.15pm and join your child in their classroom. Due to limited space, we will only be able to accommodate one adult per child. Please do not bring any children or babies with you, we will not be able to admit them, due to health and safety reasons.

🟠 SAVE THE DATE 🟠 Parents and Carers Alliance MK (PACA MK) is delighted to announce our Local Area SEND Information Day 2026! - Navigating SEND Support in Milton Keynes

This FREE event brings together local services, support groups, and organisations all in one place for parent carers of children and young people aged 0–25 with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

📅 Friday 3rd July 2026
📍 The Ridgeway Centre, Featherstone Road, Wolverton Mill South , Milton Keynes , MK12 5TH
⏰ 10:30am – 3:30pm

Come along to:
✨ Find out about local SEND services and support
✨ Speak directly with professionals and organisations
✨ Ask questions in a relaxed and friendly environment
✨ Connect with other parents and carers
✨ Discover what’s available across Milton Keynes

The day is designed to be informal, accessible, and welcoming, with opportunities to drop in throughout the event.

We look forward to welcoming families, carers, children, and young people from across Milton Keynes for a supportive and informative day 💙

Thank you parents and children for donating over 80 boxes of cereal. They were all taken to the MK Food Bank where every donation will be given to members of our Milton Keynes community. MK Food Bank Inspiring Futures through Learning

On Sunday 21 June from 10am to 8pm, the Midsummer Festival returns for the third year to fill Midsummer Boulevard! The day will bring free, high-quality entertainment for all ages in the heart of Milton Keynes. Expect a jam-packed programme of performances, installations, workshops and activities.

https://www.midsummer-festival.co.uk/

We are really proud to have been part of this campaign. MK Food Bank, we will continue to support the important work you do for our community across Milton Keynes. Inspiring Futures through Learning

We are delighted to be taking part in ‘Dress for Dinners’ on Thursday 18 June in support of St Mark’s Meals. Children are invited to come to school in non-uniform, and parents can kindly make a donation to St Mark’s Meals via MCAS if they wish. Every child will receive a special badge!

Dress for dinners | St Mark's MK - it's a moveable feast If you're looking at this page, it's because YOU are an awesome person. By taking part in Dress For Dinners you will be helping us at St Mark's Meals feed those who are in need in Milton Keynes!

We are pleased to share our weekly newsletter. Have a wonderful weekend!

12th June 2026 Thank you to all the parents and children who had donated to the cereal collection. The donations have been given to MK Food Bank. They were incredibly grateful for all of the cereal.

Free Kellogg's Football Camps - Summer 2026
For boys and girls aged 5-14 years - All abilities welcome

MK Dons Football Courses & Soccer School Sessions
Monday 20th July - Friday 21st August, 9.00am - 3.00pm (drop off from 08.30am) at the Tattenhoe Sports Pavilion

Book via this link, with a unique code from a Kellogg's cereal packet https://officialsoccerschools.co.uk/mkdons/courses.html

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