Primary school pupils teaching others how to communicate using British Sign Language as UK celebrates BSL Week
YOUNGSTERS at a primary schools in Derby have been sharing their knowledge of British Sign Language (BSL) for BSL Week.
New venue, more staff and an ambitious plan to grow further – why the future is Briight
GROWING Derby business, Briight, has undergone a huge transformation to ‘push people locally to be more ambitious through their marketing’.
Why deaf pupils want the city to sign with the times
CHILDREN at the historic Royal School for the Deaf Derby are launching a campaign to encourage people across the city to learn sign language so they can communicate with the large deaf community.
SureScreen Scientifics gears up for a busy Spring for its eDNA testing service
An East Midlands science firm has taken on five new members of staff as it prepares for an increase demand for eDNA testing.
Firms urged to review website content as “game-changing” AI chatbots get set to rewrite the future
A Nottingham digital marketing agency is urging companies not to delay reviewing the content on their websites to ensure they are not caught out by the introduction of AI chatbots and a change in the way search results are presented. Repeat Digital, based in Bramley Road, Long Eaton, says the introduction of so-called writing […]
Derby choir to release single for motor neurone charity after diagnosis of member’s husband
A FORMER speech and language therapist whose husband’s devastating diagnosis of Motor Neurone Disease has changed their lives forever is taking part in a concert which she hopes will raise awareness of the disease.
Careers advice for pupils at schools in Derby is just the job
IT’S never too early to start thinking about careers and students across the county are taught about the wealth of options for life post-16. To mark National Careers Week which runs until March 11, we speak to school leaders across the city about how they are preparing young people for the world of work. As […]
Notts Bad Movie Club founders return to Annie’s with a new night for good films
Friends Gareth Winterman, Will Bailey and Chris Barnes, who launched the Notts Bad Movie Club last year, are responding to public demand by holding the first-ever meeting of its sister event, the Notts Good Movie Club.
Derby’s Finest marks six years of success this International Women’s Day
A networking group is celebrating six years of supporting women, as Derby’s Finest marks success this International Women’s Day.
Young people offered the chance to gain valuable experience with sports coaching company
A SPORTS coaching company that works with primary school pupils in Derbyshire is offering young people the chance to gain valuable experience with them during the Easter holidays. Progressive Sports in the East Midlands works with 30 schools across the city and county. Providing curricular activities, holiday clubs and teacher training sessions, they have recently […]