Sponsors
Darlington Children's Trust:
Works with partner organisations to ensure the health and wellbeing of all children in line with the government's Every Child Matters campaign. The Trust sponsored The Bear in the Cave, which was chosen by Darlington school children.
www.darlington.gov.uk/Children
Deaf Parenting UK:
A charity which provides a central resource for parents and professionals working with deaf parents and children. It works to highlight gaps in services from both deaf and mainstream organisation and improve access to information. The website holds a wealth of resources relating to pregnancy, family life and schools.
Enigma Interactive Ltd:
Established in 1997 as a media developer specialising in the design, production and ongoing management of websites, multimedia, and bespoke software systems with clients including EMI, Victim Support and GlaxoSmithKline. The website gives information on a range of products and services.
ITV:
The biggest commercial television network in the UK, ITV also provides a range of new media and interactive services via the internet, mobile phones and broadband.
ITV is proud to have developed Signed Stories as part of its Corporate and Social Responsibility programme.
ITV BabySign:
A free online video guide to using simple sign language with babies and very young children – with a community area for free downloads and the latest news and gossip. The website is another example of ITV’s commitment to broadening the reach and impact of sign language via the internet.
ITV SignPost:
A centre of excellence for multi-platform British Sign Language access. ITV SignPost has a team of deaf and hearing professionals, who are passionate about creating inclusion for everyone who uses sign language.
The Leighton Group:
Leighton, the North East based technology, software, media and communications group operates at the cutting edge of new technology and currently consists of five independent companies. Among the Group’s clients are British Airways, the Australian Government, Lloyds TSB, Reuters, Adidas, Tourism New Zealand, Malmaison, Virgin and Sage. The website gives information on a range of products and services.
NHS North East:
Responsible for ensuring that health services in the north east are fit for purpose, high quality and meeting all targets, NHS North East funded the 'H2O Gang: Are you fit for life?' comic as part of the Change4Life campaign, which is designed to encourage people to eat well, move more and live longer.
Northern Film and Media:
Collaborated with ITV SignPost to create Handy Rhymes, a unique collection of animated nursery rhymes, especially for Signed Stories. NFM takes a leading role in investing in creative people in North East England "to introduce the talent to the market and to introduce the market to the talent".
Northumbrian Water:
As part of its commitment to working with local communities the water and sewerage services company has an exciting education programme. The 'H2O Gang', which is a valued addition to Signed Stories, was created to help children understand how precious water is for life, health and the environment.
One NorthEast:
The Regional Development Agency promoting the benefits of living, working and doing business in the North East England to create a vibrant, ambitious and outward looking region. The website offers information on events, current news, and images from various locations.
TDA:
The Training and Development Agency for Schools (TDA) is the national body responsible for the training of school staff. The TDA actively support teachers in helping children and young people develop and improve for their future.