Northern Cape Roads and Public Works MEC Fufe Makaton g has resigned. Makatong who ended her six-year tenure on Friday has cited a lack of consultation and communication in decisions to re-organise ...

In this week’s Nanny Diaries, Emma Appleton shares the benefits of teaching Makaton sign language to children.

A former Royal Marine who admits he "couldn't cope" with his autistic son not talking has hailed a communication system for helping him find his voice. Jake was not speaking at the age of four and had ...

CBeebies megastar Mr Tumble will join selected dates of the CBeebies House Party Live tour this summer. The beloved CBeebies character, created and played by BAFTA award-winning Justin Fletcher MBE, ...

Something Special, his show for children with special educational needs, has earned its star Justin Fletcher an MBE, children’s Baftas and generations of fans. Our writer and his daughter spend a day ...

This accredited activity helps students learn signs and symbols from stages 1-4 and the additional stage of the Makaton Core Vocabulary. This workshop is delivered through four modules and is both ...

THE NSPCC is here for every child and we want our services, campaigns and support to be as accessible as possible. Sometimes that can include translating written text from English to another language ...

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A TIRELESS advocate for accessible communication has been honoured with a national award. Alice Glennon, 19, from Lower Whitley, was recognised for her work promoting Makaton signing in mainstream ...