TALK ambassadors announced

The first TALK Derby ambassadors to help local children develop their speech, language and communication skills have been announced by Bondholder Derby City Council.

The new TALK Derby ambassadors come from a range of positions and organisations and all have a keen interest in promoting the importance of speech, language and communication between children and adults.

They were invited to take the role as they have demonstrated commitment to the project and consistently supported and promoted it since its launch in April 2019.

The ambassadors are:

• Jane Calladine, Executive Head at Redwood Primary School and Chair of Derby City’s Primary Strategy Group

• Wendy Colebourne, Head of Harrington Nursery School, Member of the Opportunity Area Board and the Early Years Working Group

• Fiona Colton, Head of Early Help at Derby City Council

• Lisa Sandercock, School Readiness Lead for Derby City Council

• Will Turner, Business Development Manager at Bondholder Derby County Community Trust

Will Turner, Business Development Manager for the Derby City Community Trust, declared: “I became an ambassador for the project because I believe in its aims and objectives and feel the successful execution of them can enhance the city as a whole. In particular, it will improve education and schools and have additional benefits of better wellbeing, improved aspiration and attainment and more community cohesion. By being an ambassador, both myself and Derby County Community Trust can offer advice, guidance and influence, whilst championing the success of the project.”