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TalkFirst Team

Dexter (President)
Hi, I'm Dexter, I love ya baby, especially when you sign to me! I like getting out and about and meeting you all with your mums, dads and grannies. My favourite toy is my drum and my favourite food is porridge. I used to work as a ‘balloon blower upper’ - I'm really good at it. When I see you next I'll blow up a balloon especially for you. See ya soon baby! Contact me

Matthew Ryder (Finance Director)
Hi, I'm Matt co-founder of TalkFirst. Hi, I get to do all the serious stuff whilst the rest of the team play around. It's my job to make sure TalkFirst classes are the highest quality, most educational and enjoyable baby signing classes in the UK and Ireland. If you are interested in knowing about the business contact me

Julie Ryder (Managing Director)
Hi, I founded TalkFirst in 2005/2006. I have created a unique and award winning programme of baby signing for parents and children together with baby signing training courses for the childcare workforce. I am proud to tell you that TalkFirst is Number 1 for Quality, Education and Fun. Passionate, determined and committed to improving communication... I'm a raving fan of baby signing and that's the reason I've brought you TalkFirst - communication fun for baby and you! Contact me

Cath Smith CQSWD and Qualified BSL/English Interpreter
Hi Cath here - creator of the LET's SIGN Series of BSL educational resources, with many years experience in the Deaf community, interpreting and education. It's a pleasure to be working with TalkFirst and great to see so much being done to increase sign language and deaf awareness in families of babies and young children. Contact me

Anita Graham - Bateson (Business Support)
Hi I'm Anita - I started with TalkFirst in April 2009, as Dexter needed a helping hand in growing and supporting his expanding team and helping everyone reach their full potential. I work mainly with existing franchisees, however please feel free to contact me with any aspect for TalkFirst and I'll be happy to help! If you are interested in running your own franchise and want a chat to learn more please contact me