Music, Singing & Movement Classes for Early Years

In 1991, Gill Thomas was a mother with two small children looking for an opportunity that would allow her to use her business skills, whilst leaving her with time to look after her family. She was also keen to find activities that would stimulate and interest her own children and encourage their development.

Gill already had extensive business experience from working as a National Sales Manger and Brand Promoter for Clarks and K Shoes and also had an active interest in music from an early age. Having researched pre-school educational and play activities she was well aware of the recognised benefits to children of being exposed to music and singing at an early age and she started some classes in her home town of Beaconsfield.

A second area soon followed in Maidenhead and the concept was warmly welcomed by parents and children alike. These initial classes were so successful that in 1995 Gill decided to franchise the company and Jo Jingles was born.

Jo Jingles now provides music and singing classes with an educational slant for babies and children aged from 3 months to 5 years of age (7 or 8 in some areas) in more than 600 centres around the country.

The aim of a Jo Jingles class is to enhance a child's pre-school education by stimulating their interest and enjoyment of music using a series of varied and fun-them musical programmes.