Makaton symbols help learning. A Makaton symbol is a simple black and white drawing that shows the meaning of a word. Symbols are lasting and permanent. Symbols give a child or adult more time to ...

The Makaton Charity exists to ensure that everyone living with learning or communication difficulties has the tools and resources they need to communicate. British Sign Language (BSL) is used ...

Makaton uses hand signs alongside spoken language to help people with learning or communication disabilities who find speaking difficult. Alex's family have added their voice to a growing number ...

Staff at a Barrow school are learning Makaton to support children with learning and communication difficulties. A team of 16 ...

Senior Nursery Manager Deborah Cobb said, Our nursery team have embraced learning Makaton and supporting the children's communication by using key signs and symbols and through sign and sing.

This accredited activity helps students learn signs and symbols from stages 1-4 and the additional stage of the Makaton Core Vocabulary. This workshop is delivered through four modules and is both ...

Learning is made fun and accessible with BBC Something Special magazine. Every page features Makaton signs to aid communication and activities that build confidence and support routines, which can be ...