About Makaton
Today over 100,000 children and adults use Makaton symbols and signs, either as their main method of communication or as a way to support speech.
In addition to children and adults with communication and learning difficulties and the community around them – for example, teachers, health professionals, friends, public service bodies etc. Makaton is increasingly used by the general public to aid communication.
Makaton has been shown to be useful for all sorts of people including those who struggle with understanding concepts, those who have poor literacy skills, including grammatical knowledge, and those with English as an Additional Language. By using Makaton, children and adults can take a more active part in life, because communication and language are the key to everything we do and learn.
Let’s talk Makaton
You can start learning and using Makaton straight away.
As a first step, why not learn our Sign of the Week?
British Sign Language
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Vision, mission and values
Our vision
Our vision is a world without barriers for every deaf child.
Our mission
Together we overcome the social and educational barriers that hold deaf children back.
Our values
We’re game changers: We innovate, push boundaries and ask challenging questions. We try new things and we’re not afraid to fail.
We champion every deaf child: We’re people-centred and put deaf children’s needs at the heart of everything we do. We’re here for every deaf child with every level of deafness.
We make an impact: We’re ambitious and we won’t stop until we’ve broken down every barrier. We work fast to give families what they need and make a lasting difference
We’re united: We stand side by side with families, professionals and supporters. Together we’re an unstoppable force for deaf children’s rights.
Our beliefs
1. Deaf children can do anything other children can do, given the right support from the start.
2. Effective language and communication skills lie at the heart of deaf children and young people’s social, emotional and intellectual development.
3. Families are the most important influence on deaf children and young people, and need clear, balanced information to make informed choices.
4. Deaf children should be involved in decisions which affect them as early as possible.
5. Deaf children should be valued by society and have the same opportunities as any other child.
