French for Fidgets

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Philosophy

The Fidgets method of teaching has been refined and developed over several years by Lucy Amos. As well as a modern languages degree from Durham University (French, German, Italian) and a primary teaching qualification (PGCE) from Sussex, Lucy has extensive experience and knowledge of early years best practice; inspired by Maria Montessori and the Reggio Emilia phenomenon she has created a range of resources to enhance early language learning. Lucy has drawn on her cathedral school background and drama training to write a programme of music and role play to add to the fun.

French and Spanish for Fidgets is not a franchise. Our teachers are highly trained, educated and well-travelled individuals. Although we offer French books or DVDs for sale that have been particularly recommended by other parents, our teachers are not given targets to pressure you into buying T-shirts, CDs, DVDs, toys and other branded merchandise.

The aim of the classes is to make learning French or Spanish a truly delightful experience. As a parent (and teacher) there is nothing more rewarding than seeing a child speak another language for the first time. By putting fun first, children learn to speak without the inhibitions that can really hold back older learners. When you learn a language by far the most important thing is to have a go because this is how you'll start chatting to people in France or Spain, where the language experience truly begins...