Loughton Manor First School

02/10/2026

01/10/2026

We always encourage parents to speak to their children in their home language if this is something the family wish to do.

Being bilingual doesn’t cause a language difficulty, but children learning two languages may master their skills in both languages at a slower rate than a child developing one language only (as different languages vary in structure, grammatical rules and vocabulary).

General tips

Be natural – If you are confident using both languages, then do so.

If not, keep to the language that you are most comfortable with. It is important that your child is supported to learn one language well.

Be consistent – Separate the languages by:

Person (e.g. the first language consistently used by one parent and the second by the other parent)

Location (e.g. the first language at home and English at nursery)

Activity (e.g. the first language at bath time, English at breakfast etc.)



Keep it simple – Whichever language you are using, keep your talking to short phrases. Add gestures and facial expressions to show the meaning of what you are saying.

Keep talking – Provide your child with lots of opportunities for language learning (e.g. use songs, books, outings, games).

Be positive – Help your child to feel successful in understanding and using language. S/he may respond in his/her first language when spoken to in English (or vice versa) or may mix words from both languages in the same phrase. This is a successful communication and demonstrates that your child is learning from both languages.

26/09/2026

Inclusive Cycling - Free taster sessions

Date: Thursday 1st October
Times: 3:45-4:30pm or 4:30-5:15pm
Location: Stantonbury Athletic Track, MK14 6GB

The sessions are aimed at people with additional needs or disabilities who would like to become more active and enjoy cycling, but who may not be able to use a standard bicycle.

A range of adapted cycles and helmets will be available, including options for wheelchair users, all supported by experienced instructors.

It's a great opportunity to try something new, improve health and wellbeing, and enjoy some physical activity in a friendly and welcoming environment. And, of course, there will be tea, coffee and biscuits available too!

To book your free space: https://bookwhen.com/inclusivecycling



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19/09/2026

This week we are thinking about modelling language!

Credit: The Speech Dynamic

18/09/2026

Please share with family and friends!

16/09/2026