Total Communication Pupil Voice

Points from previous meeting:

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·         Register

·         Discussion about minute taking and whose responsibility it will be to fill in the form

·         Communication group outline and goals for the sessions- Makaton symbols

·         Different forms of communication- speaking, sign language, body language, symbols, boardmaker etc.

·         Difference between Makaton and sign language

·         Video shown from last year of Room 15 children doing Makaton signs for lunch order

·         Discussion of rights

Article 12- Children have the right to give their opinions freely on issues that affect them. Adults should listen and take children seriously.

Article 23- Every child with a disability should enjoy the best possible life in society. Governments should remove all obstacles for children with disabilities to become independent and to participate actively in the community

·         Junior and Senior children to feedback to classes

·         Children to learn Makaton greeting