General awards
Disabled Entrepreneur of the Year Award - Finalist
Five outstanding entrepreneurs from across the UK have been short listed for the Stelios Award for Disabled Entrepreneurs 2008.... ...
General awards
- Intranet Linguist of the Year Award
Various around the world - 2006 - Received the Employment Charter Award
Blackburn with Darwen Council - 2007 - Created the first ever Sign Language Pod-cast
Lancashire Evening Telegraph - 2007 - Barclays Trading Places Award
Barclays - 2007 - Disabled Entrepreneur of the Year Award - Finalist
Stellios - 2008 - Start-Up 100
78th / 100 Worldwide – 2008 - Northern Finalist – final 60
HSBC - 2008 - Gold Star Award
Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council - July - Regional Winner for the North – final 10
HSBC – 2008 - Joseph Maitland Robinson Award
CACDP - 2008
In the media
- Guest speaker
Enabled 4 Enterprise – Feb 2008 - Guest speaker
Mothers of Invention – March 2008 - Filmed for the See Hear Programme BBC2
See Hear – March 2008 - Voice of Cath the Cat
"Creature Discomfort" Leonard Cheshire, ITV - June 2008 - Guest with Phil and Ruth
"This Morning", ITV – June 2008 - Guest speaker
Ladies do lunch, Radio Lancashire - 2008
In the press
- Special Report by Debra Reynolds
EN Magazine - May 2008 - Special Report by Debbie Reynolds
Big Issue – July 2008 - Several interview articles
BDN – British Deaf News - 2006 to 2008 - Several interview articles
Lancashire Evening Telegraph - 2006 to 2008
In the news
App promotes Deaf Awareness
Primary Sign is in the news again!
Last Posted or edited on 25 March 2013
A sign language school based at Blackburn’s Ewood Park is having success abroad, thanks to innovative new software.
‘Seen to be Heard UK’ (STBH) has developed a child friendly app that is being used by teachers and pupils to learn sign language. It aims to make sign language more accessible and promote deaf awareness in schools, in both the UK and America....... [CLICK TO CONTINUE READING]
Win our Christmas Module!
You could win our Christmas module!
Last Posted or edited on 1 November 2012
Following the success of our previous competition, we are giving away our Christmas module to 5 lucky people. Simply visit our Facebook page and like us and you'll be automatically entered into the competition. If you win you'll not only get acess to the module but to the learning management system and the Christmas handouts and worksheets!
If you already like us then you will be autumatically entered!
Win a Year's Subscription to Primary Sign
Be in with a chance to win a year's free subscription to Primary Sign - worth £365
Last Posted or edited on 25 September 2012
If you like our facebook page from now until 31st October 2012 you will be automatically entered into our competition to win a free year's subscription to Primary Sign (Worth £365)!
People who already like our Facebook page will be included too so don't worry!
Primary Sign Alphabet App!
Primary Sign's second iPhone app is released.
Last Posted or edited on 25 September 2012
Primary Sign's second app is available for the iPhone and iPad now. Primary Sign Alphabet teaches you the signs for the alphabet and reinforces what you've learnt with games and activities.
You can get the app by clicking here
EVA Winner
Our Managing Director has been named 'Inspirational Woman of the Year'!
Last Posted or edited on 25 March 2013
We are very pleased to announce that our managing Director, Debra Reynolds, has been named 'Inspirational Woman of the Year' in the 2012 EVA awards. A huge congratulations to her and a massive thank you to anyone who voted!
You can view our photo here
You can find out more about the awards on their website.
Recommended by PTA
Primary Sign is in the news again!
Last Posted or edited on 25 September 2012
Primary Sign has reached the ultimate buyers guide.
We are hot news according to PTA magazine who has featured us in their ultimate buyers guide.
For the latest and greatest products and services for school, see PTA Hot on line at PTA.co.uk
Going for Gold
Blackburn Rovers Enterprise Centre takes interest in Primary Sign.
Last Posted or edited on 25 September 2012
Blackburn Rovers Enterprise Centre (where our office is located) has a small article about our Olympic module! You can read it by following this link:
Who's Using Primary Sign?
A quick look at who's using Primary Sign!
Last Posted or edited on 1 October 2012
Here's a quick look at where Primary Sign is being used in the UK now! Click here to view map
If you want to be a Primary Sign user please don't hesitate to contact us today!
EVA Finalist
Our managing director has been shortlisted for award
Last Posted or edited on 11 September 2012
We are pleased to announce our Managing Director Debra Reynolds has been shortlisted for the EVA Awards 'Inspirational Woman of the Year'.
Eva, The Enterprise Vision Awards have been created to specifically recognise those ladies in The North West who are inspiring others by successfully running their own businesses or are at the forefront of their profession.
We look forward to finding out the winners on the 14th September at the EVA Awards ceremony 2012.
Good luck Debbie!
Primary Sign Launches its First app
Our new Flash Cards are now available in the itunes store for iphone and ipad
Last Posted or edited on 10 September 2012
We have released our first app for the iphone and ipad. Primary Sign Flash Cards! features over 100 signs from 9 everyday topics including alphabet, number, colours, animals and more.
A great fun and Interactive way to learn basic sign language. My family love it!! And learn it!!! Well done!
To download the app click here!
We were rated 5 stars 
New Olympics Module!
It's time to get ready for the Olympics!!!
Last Posted or edited on 24 September 2012
To help schools prepare for London 2012, Primary Sign has created a new module 'The Olympics' that promotes sign language.
This module is free to all schools and it is fun, interactive and educational!
For more information, please contact us by replying to this email or visit our website
Blackburn teacher wants sign language lessons for all
Feature in Lancashire Evening Telegraph
Last Posted or edited on 24 September 2012
Debbie Reynolds, who runs Seen to be Heard Ltd, Blackburn, said that children without hearing impediments who learn British Sign Language can improve their literacy skills.
The headteacher at St Paul’s RC Primary School, Blackburn who has trialed her Seen to be Heard Primary Sign programme said it was having a positive impact on children’s listening and speaking in the classroom. Debbie, who is hard of hearing, developed the scheme as 85 per cent of deaf children now attend mainstream school.
It is a new skill for hearing children to learn. It is a life skill and helps with literacy and learning. Learning sign language uses both sides of the brain and improves learning by 90 per cent. It is extremely good for building confidence and self esteem.