I am a HUGE Great British Bake Off fan ... imagine my excitement when my friend Briony announces she is taking part as one of the few that made it to the final 12!

Cornwall Airport Newquay is the first Makaton Friendly airport. This is their story...

Shakespeare's New Place is a Makaton Friendly organisation. This is their story...

For me Makaton could be described as ‘dancing with my hands’...

When Alice went to the Strictly Come Dancing live tour, Dr Ranj and Janette Manrara did not disappoint as they signed Glitter Ball as they walked down the staircase. Alice was over the moon when they talked about her and sent her a special sign...

Steven from Holbrook Primary School shares a story about how Makaton gave a student the confidence to communicate...

Thornton College is a specialist college for young people aged 16+ located in the Liverpool City region. "We are very proud of our students for embracing the use of Makaton and would recommend it to all organisations!

I had been worried that she may not want to try to talk once she was a confident signer - but this has not at all been the case. It has encouraged her speech all the way.