Lingotot has been crowned Best Franchise in Children's Services at the 2024 Best Franchise Awards. The award, announced at the British Franchise Association’s (BFA) annual conference, was sponsored by Lloyds Bank.
The Best Franchise Awards celebrate franchisors that go above and beyond to deliver exceptional experiences for their franchise networks. Winners are judged by a panel of industry experts from across the franchise sector. The judging panel included Suki Dehal, Head of Franchising at Lloyds Bank and Pip Wilkins, CEO of the British Franchise Association.
To win this award, Lingotot demonstrated excellence in franchise support, innovation, and growth within the children’s education sector. The judges recognised Lingotot's strong focus on empowering its franchisees and the positive impact the company has had on the communities it serves.
Angela Sterling, founder and CEO of Lingotot, shared her gratitude for the recognition: “This award is a tremendous honour for everyone at Lingotot. It highlights the incredible teamwork, passion, and dedication of our franchisees, staff, and partners. Our mission is to make language learning accessible and enjoyable for children, and it’s fantastic to see this work recognised by such a respected panel of experts.”
Lingotot delivers fun and engaging modern foreign language classes to children in schools, nurseries, and community settings. Its unique approach combines play, music, and games to ensure language learning is an enjoyable experience. Lingotot is also the only provider in the UK to offer modern foreign language qualifications for children.
In addition to supporting thousands of children, Lingotot’s franchise model supports entrepreneurs to make a difference in their communities. The award demonstrates Lingotot’s leadership in children’s education and the franchise industry as a whole.
Angela added: “Our franchisees are the backbone of Lingotot. Their hard work and passion are what makes our network so special. Winning this award reinforces our commitment to supporting them and ensuring their success.”
The recognition as Best Franchise in Children's Services cements Lingotot’s position as a leading franchise in the sector, committed to delivering exceptional education and support.