A baby signing teacher has been nominated by parents and carers for a national awards.

The What's On 4 2015 Junior Awards programme, now in its ninth year, celebrates the best activities, classes, people and places throughout the country as nominated and voted for by the experts - parents, carers and parents-to-be.

Donna Rammelt, teacher from baby signing classes TinyTalk Harrow, is a nominee in the most outstanding activity leader in the under fives category and will now go through to the national voting stage.

She said: "I am delighted to have been nominated for such a prestigious award. It is wonderful to aid babies’ communication before they can talk."

Until May 1, parents can log onto www.whatson4littleones.co.uk, www.whatson4schoolkids.co.uk and www.whatson4kidsparties.co.uk to vote for their favourites from all of the nominees which have qualified.

Winners will be announced at the live award ceremony on June 19.