The signs used in Makaton have been designed to emulate those used in British Sign Language (BSL). However, in contrast to BSL, Makaton is always used in conjunction with speech.

Makaton signs have "completely changed" how Lucus, who has Down's syndrome, communicates, according to his 13-year-old sister Isabella. She has now launched a petition calling for the ...

The Department for Education (DfE) says it has no plans to change the UK's curriculum following calls for Makaton sign language to be added.

A ROMSEY sign language tutor has thrown her support behind a national petition to teach the communication in early education. Romsey was crowned as the first Makaton-friendly town in the UK ...

Strictly Come Dancing’s stars have been celebrated by sign language charities for using Makaton to communicate with hard of hearing or non-verbal viewers. Chris Ramsey, Saffron Barker, Emma ...

Newquay Airport has become the first Makaton-friendly airport in the UK after staff undertake special training. ... "Today, over 100,000 children and adults use Makaton symbols and signs.

The choir members said they had a lot of fun learning the new signs for the Boney M classic Christmas song Credit: Makasong. Over 100,000 children and adults in the UK use Makaton to support their ...

It's one of his favourite signs: more. Makaton signs have "completely changed" how Lucus, who has Down's syndrome, communicates, according to his 13-year-old sister Isabella.

A ROMSEY sign language tutor has thrown her support behind a national petition to teach the communication in early education.