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Nov 2023
Harrogate mums launch baby classes to tackle covid impact on education
Two Harrogate mums have launched parent and child classes to combat the impact of covid on local education.
Fiona Cunningham, who teaches at Rigg Farm Montessori Nursery, and Charlotte Davison, who teaches at Grove Road Community Primary School, felt the pandemic stunted young childrens' speech and language development, as well as “overall school readiness”.
Early Explorer classes will offer sensory story time sessions improve communication and speech skills ahead of starting school.
Ms Cunningham said:
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The pair hope the classes will help children better understand narratives, increase vocabulary and cognitive development.
Ms Cunningham added:
Once established, Ms Cunningham and Ms Davison hope to offer maths and writing classes too.
Early Explorers will be held at Staveley & Copgrove Village Hall on Monday mornings, and at Killinghall Village Hall on Friday mornings.
The classes are suitable for parents with babies and children up to the age of 4. Prices start at £9.
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