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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 (Franchise Manager)
Hi, I'm Matt co-founder of TalkFirst. 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 running your own franchise I'm the man you need to speak to. Contact me

Julie Ryder (Managing Director)
Hi, I founded TalkFirst last year with Matt. I became unexpectedly deaf in my twenties and used speech, signs and plenty of facial expressions to communicate with my own hearing babies, Alfie and Annie (who are now aged 7 and 6). Baby signing isn't just for deaf Mums - it works for all parents. You've guessed... I'm a raving fan and that's the reason I've brought you TalkFirst - communication fun for baby and you! Contact me

Ayesha B Azfar BA (Hons), PGCE (British Sign Language Tutor)
Hi, I'm Ash and I work for HearFirst, TalkFirst's sister company, as the main tutor. I have an abundance of knowledge in British Sign Language and related issues. I'm a consultant within the TalkFirst Team and share my expertise and ideas (even the wacky ones!) to promote better communication. Have fun and enjoy! 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