Launch of 'Languages in a Nutshell' leaflet for parents

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Languages in a nutshell – family and intergenerational language learning

Pupils and parents from three primary schools in North Ayrshire will be joined by a group of senior citizens at the Harbour Arts Centre in Irvine on 15 November 2018 to celebrate family and intergenerational language learning. The event will open with keynotes from Louise Glen, Senior Education Officer, Education Scotland and Joanna Murphy, Chair of National Parent Forum of Scotland (NPFS), and marks the launch of the new “Languages in a Nutshell” leaflet which has been produced by NPFS in partnership with SCILT, Scotland’s National Centre for Languages.
Pupils and parents/carers from Springside and Loudoun Montgomery Primaries in Irvine and St Winning’s Primary in Kilwinning, together with a small group of senior citizens who have worked with St Winning’s pupils to learn Spanish, will enjoy a programme of interactive workshops, supporting family and intergenerational language learning.
The event is organised by SCILT in partnership with North Ayrshire Council and NPFS. “Languages in a Nutshell” is one in a series of Nutshell leaflets produced by NPFS. Aimed at parents and carers, this leaflet explains how the Scottish Government’s 1+2 approach to language learning will be put into practice and why learning other languages is so important.
Clare Mouat, Professional Development Officer at SCILT said: “Through this leaflet, we hope to reach parents and carers to raise awareness of the many benefits of language learning. We understand that learning a language can seem daunting but we want to encourage parents and suggest ways in which they can support their child.”

Period	15 Nov 2018
Event title	Launch of 'Languages in a Nutshell' leaflet for parents and families - in collaboration with National Parent Forum Scotland
Event type	Other
Location	IrvineShow on map
Degree of Recognition	Regional