Tasha said learning the language programme Makaton enabled her to communicate with her son TJ "Since we've been able to communicate, our bond has become so much stronger," says mum Tasha of her son TJ ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Watch: Meet the 16-year-old DJ with a difference - the UK's first Makaton-friendly DJ Makaton is a language programme that uses signs and symbols to help people to communicate. It is designed to ...

Eve is qualified to teach Makaton at Level 3 and says she loves being back at school A woman with Down's syndrome who teaches Makaton has said it feels amazing to go back to her old school as a ...

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 ...

Olly Murs has been criticised by the deaf community who have pointed out a major error in a recent video posted to his Instagram. Earlier this week the singer posted ...

London-based brand consultancy MultiAdaptor has rebranded The Makaton Charity as Makaton, creating a new visual identity for the speech and sign language programme. Featured stories are for members ...

Archers Court Nursing Care Home is excited to join the world in celebrating Makaton International Awareness Day on Thursday, August 28, 2025. This year’s theme, "Friendship", highlights the power of ...

Pegasus Primary School, part of the Summit Learning Trust, has officially launched daily Makaton lessons to support its mission of building a fully inclusive learning environment where every child can ...

A woman with Down's syndrome who teaches Makaton has said it feels amazing to go back to her old school as a teacher. Eve McIvor, 24, teaches Year 8 pupils at St Mary's in Londonderry. Makaton is a ...