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LEARNING LANGUAGE TOGETHER
English Language (ESOL) and Early Childhood Development Programme
Supporting early communication, connection, and wellbeing from the very start.
Learning Language Together is an evidence-informed, 6-week programme for parents and carers with babies under 6 months who speak English as an additional language (ESOL).
Aligned with the NHS Start for Life approach, the programme supports families during the critical first 1,001 days. Helping parents build confidence, strengthen early relationships, and give their baby the best possible start, it supports families to learn and grow together in a welcoming and inclusive environment.
Programme Overview
- Duration: 6 weeks
- Session length: 2 hours
- Audience: Parents/carers of babies under 6 months (English as an additional language)
- Delivery: Face-to-face group sessions
- Facilitators: Qualified ESOL teacher and Early Years specialist
- Approach: Play-based, relationship-focused, evidence-informed
- Aligned to: NHS Start for Life, Family Hubs, early help
For Families
Our sessions are friendly, welcoming, and designed for you and your baby to enjoy together.
You’ll learn everyday English in a relaxed, supportive environment while also gaining simple ideas to help your baby grow, connect, and thrive.
Each 2-hour session includes:
- Language learning with a qualified ESOL teacher
- Support from an Early Years specialist
- Fun, engaging activities to support your baby’s development
- Take-home and pre-learning resources
- Opportunities to meet and connect with other parents
- Focus on parent and carer wellbeing
- A tasty free meal
Sessions are fully baby-friendly, with changing facilities and comfortable, private spaces for feeding.
For Commissioners and Professionals
Learning Language Together is an early intervention programme aligned with NHS Start for Life and Family Hub priorities, supporting families during the earliest stage of a child’s development.
The programme contributes to key public health outcomes by:
- Supporting early communication and language development
- Strengthening parent-infant bonding and attachment
- Improving parent and/or caregiver confidence in English language use
- Reducing social isolation for new parents
- Promoting parent and/or caregiver wellbeing and mental health
- Increasing engagement with local services and support networks
By engaging families early, the programme helps to reduce inequalities, improve access to services, and create stronger foundations for long-term health, learning, and development.
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