A COMPANY teaching foreign languages to young children in Clacks and across Forth Valley has won an award at a prestigious ceremony.

Kidslingo Stirling, Falkirk & Clacks was announced as the winner of the Most Loved Children’s Provider in Scotland & Northern Ireland at the National What's On 4 Kids Awards last month.

The multi award winning company, which brings languages to life for children aged between one and 11, runs classes in nurseries, venues, schools across Forth Valley and offers one to one tailored sessions.

Jennifer Hodges, proud owner of Kidslingo Stirling, Falkirk & Clacks, said it “meant the world” to her that she was able to continue teaching through lockdown.

She said: “I am delighted to be the winner of this award and would like to thank all my amazing customers and their fantastic little linguists, without your support this award wouldn’t have been possible.

“Thank you for coming along to our classes and all the support you have given me over the last four years.

“A massive thank you to all our little linguists who transitioned to zoom, you truly are amazing.

“It meant the world to me that I could continue your language learning journey through lockdown and beyond.

“Many thanks to all the people who showed their faith in me and took the time to vote.”

Kidslingo is passionate about making languages fun for children and believe early exposure to a second language is a fantastic way to boost a child’s confidence and linguistic development, even in their own language.

In our Kidslingo sessions, we are committed to make language learning fun, using songs, games, drama and stories which bring language to life and really inspire our little learners.

The What’s On 4 Kids Awards were established in 2006 to showcase the UK's best children’s clubs, classes, leaders and volunteers as nominated and voted for by parents and carers.

This year’s ceremony took place at the Warner Bros. Studio Tour in London where the Harry Potter films were made.

Sam Willoughby, What’s On 4 Kids managing director, said: “We knew the 2021 event was going to be a spectacle like never before and we enjoyed an unforgettable night celebrating the UK’s very best children’s activities providers along with our 15th anniversary of these important, national awards.

“This amazing venue meant we really could reward those businesses and individuals who have made such a difference to the UK’s children in a way never seen and we certainly made some amazing memories together."

Contact Jen at jen.hodges@kidslingo.co.uk or call 07786 170377 for more information on Kidslingo.