Knowledge of two languages – bilingualism – is becoming increasingly common in the UK. While the British may have an international reputation for being relatively limited with languages, the reality is quite different. Immigration to Britain has made us more linguistically diverse with many different languages spoken in homes, in addition to English. This article […]
Early literacy skills are essential for future school success and these fun, interactive sessions can give you the confidence to help you develop your child’s key literacy skills. Key statistics on early years and literacy from the National Literacy Trust Children who struggle with language at age five are five times more likely to
Black Maternal Mental Health Week UK is an annual event dedicated to raising awareness about the mental health challenges faced by Black mothers. Recognised nationally, this initiative aims to promote education, advocacy, and support for Black women during their pregnancy and postpartum journey. By shedding light on the unique mental health disparities experienced by this
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Who are we? We are Speech and Language Therapists and Therapy Assistants who work in the under 5’s or Over 5’s Teams. We are trained to work with children with a wide range of speech, language, communication and eating and drinking needs. Many of us have undertaken additional specialist training. Are you worried about your
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What is Triple P for Baby? Triple P for Baby programme aims to prepare parents for a positive transition to parenthood and the first year with baby, promoting sensitive and responsive care in the perinatal period. Parents actively participate in a range of exercises to learn strategies to develop a positive relationship with their baby,
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As September approaches, your child may be getting ready to leave their nursery, childminder or you and starting their official school journey. But how can you help your child prepare for this important step? The move from pre-school to ‘big school’ is an important one in the life of all children and their parents and carers.
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Did you know that there’s lots of videos for families on EY Alliance YouTube Channel? You can enjoy Story times with Alison, Play, sing and dance with the Play Inspector, Learn about baby brain development Learn about introducing sensory play to your baby Family meditation sessions Big cook little cook baking sessions and much, much
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March the 26th marks the beginning of Spring. Warmer and longer days are full of possibilities to get out there and enjoy the natural world. Get out and about in your local green space to see how nature is waking up. Did you know Lewisham has 12 Nature Reserves and 46 parks for you
It’s no secret that peekaboo is a hit with babies around the world and a great way of entertaining them even at a very young age. But did you know that this simple game can play a really important part in their early language learning as they wait their turn to react? When can babies
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Being a parent can be rewarding but is not always easy – When managing children’s behaviour Do you find yourself yelling or repeating instructions? Does your child say “No” when you ask them to do something? Is their behaviour sometimes difficult for you to manage? The Positive Parenting Programme is a 6-8 week course that
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