We have some lovely news to share!
We are delighted to announce that we are working on bringing back Talia e la Valigia delle Idee and its much-loved Italian playgroups for children aged 0–4 in 2027, thanks to a new partnership with SIAL.
A familiar name to many Italian families across London, Talia has always been about much more than playtime. It is about creating opportunities for little ones to discover the Italian language naturally, through songs, stories, games, creative activities and, above all, the joy of spending time together.
And we can’t wait to bring that magic back!
A little bit of history: where it all began
Talia e la Valigia delle Idee first started its journey in 2017, with its very first weekly Italian playgroup in Greenwich.
What began as a small initiative soon grew into a welcoming community for Italian-speaking families and for all those who wanted their children to grow up surrounded by the Italian language and culture.
Over the years, Talia’s playgroups became special meeting places where children could explore, play and learn, while parents could connect, share experiences and build friendships.
A new chapter with SIAL
We are now excited to be working on a new chapter for Talia.
Our first priority is to bring the playgroups back to SIAL’s school premises in Holland Park, creating a familiar and welcoming space for families to meet and for little ones to enjoy Italian through age-appropriate activities.
But that’s not all!
We are also exploring opportunities to bring Talia to several different venues across London, making our Italian playgroups accessible to even more families and communities.
Our ambition is to rebuild the wonderful network that made Talia so special, while reaching new neighbourhoods and welcoming a new generation of little Italian speakers.
First things first: we’re looking for our class leaders!
Before reopening our playgroups, we need to rebuild our fantastic team of class leaders!
Are you passionate about working with young children, love music and storytelling, and have a natural way of engaging little ones? We would love to hear from you!
We are looking for enthusiastic and creative Italian-speaking class leaders who would like to run one or more of our playgroups and become part of this exciting new adventure.
Requirements:
- Italian mother tongue
- Valid DBS check
- Right to work in the UK
If this sounds like you, please send us your CV and get in touch to express your interest.
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Italian, play, friendships and plenty of fun
Designed for children aged 0–4, Talia’s playgroups will offer a relaxed and stimulating environment where Italian is the language of play.
Through music, movement, storytelling, sensory activities, creative workshops and traditional Italian nursery rhymes, children will have the opportunity to engage with the language in a natural and enjoyable way.
And, of course, these sessions are just as much for parents and carers as they are for children: a chance to meet other families, exchange ideas and feel part of a vibrant Italian community in London.
Stay tuned!
We are currently working behind the scenes to make this happen, and we look forward to sharing more news about venues, schedules and registration in the coming weeks.
Talia e la Valigia delle Idee is coming back, and we can’t wait to open the suitcase of ideas once again!
Stay connected with SIAL for further announcements. We look forward to seeing you and your little ones very soon!