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 signing: what it is and why use it? Makaton is the sign and symbol language used in the CBeebies show, Something Special. Makaton is designed to support spoken language – signs are used ...

Teach your child to communicate their needs using this system of signs and symbols as used by Mr Tumble on Something Special Makaton is the sign and symbol language used in the CBeebies show ...

Participants are taught conversational Makaton, a unique language programme that combines signs, symbols and speech to support spoken language.

Olly Murs has faced backlash from the deaf community after posting a video claiming to use British Sign Language when he was actually using Makaton, which deaf people don't use ...

CBeebies Makaton episode: Boy with heart defect has incredible reaction to Rob Delaney's bedtime story ‘He has never been interested in bedtime stories before. Thank you for using his language’ ...

Makaton is a language programme that uses symbols, signs and speech to enable people, such as those with learning difficulties, to communicate.

FAMILY-RUN independent business, The Yorkshire Barn in York, is celebrating after becoming the first Makaton-friendly cafe in North Yorkshire.

The magazine will come with a cute and cuddly Mr Tumble and also includeds colouring and sticker tasks, which will feature Makaton signs and symbols.