Staff Makaton training
In November, staff had Makaton training delivered by Nikki, a Makaton Tutor. She taught adults various signs which will be em
bedded in our daily life in the school. Makaton is a unique communication programme which uses signs, symbols and speech to enable people to communiaction. It supports the development of essential communication skills such as attention and listening, comprehension, memory, recall and organisation of language and expression. Being able to communicate is one of the most important skills we need in life. Almost everything we do involves communication; everyday tasks such as learning at school, asking for food and drink, sorting out problems, making friends and having fun. These all rely on our ability to communicate with each other.
Staff had a great time learning new signs together and building their communication skills ready to start sharing this with the school.
If you would like to find out more about Makaton and how you can use it outside of school, visit Nikki's website at: https://nikkimakatontutor.co.uk/