We were thrilled at being acknowledged for our work over the years spreading awareness about the benefits of using Makaton through songs, stories and games. It was such a surprise and an overwhelmingly positive piece of news after a challenging year under Covid. On New Years’ Day 2021 the two of us discovered that we’d been awarded MBEs in the Queen’s New Years’ Honours List for Services to Children and Young People with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. They even managed to teach Prince Charles some Makaton in the process! Suzanne shares their experience. The Makaton Charity are delighted to congratulate our Patrons, Suzanne Miell-Ingram and Tracy Upton for their MBE Investiture at Windsor Castle in February. The workshop offered space for reflection on how I might start to help my daughter express and understand thoughts, feelings and emotions, incredibly useful for being prepared to adapt to her needs in the future.“ “As a parent of a primary school aged daughter attending the Safeguarding Workshop has provided me with lots of useful vocabulary. This course has provided me with the tools to support understanding and expression of specific anatomy and actions which are all part of growing up and keeping safe.”īethany Whitelam, Speech and Language Therapist, Norwich “An increasingly important and functional course, taught and discussed in a thought-provoking manner. Participants go away with ideas and solutions and in turn this has a big impact on young people and adults with communication difficulties, creating an accessible communication environment which empowers Makaton Users to thrive, be safe and engage fully with the world around them. You will receive a Participant’s Manual which includes the signs and symbols that you have learned and you will also be given a certificate of attendance. People (family, relationships and people around us) On the workshop you will learn 300 signs and symbols covering the following topics: The workshop looks at Makaton Users in a person-centred way, to develop their communication skills, make choices, understand what is happening and to meet their needs as effectively as possible. The workshop is about safeguarding all people with additional communication needs, focusing on topics such as health, wellbeing, hygiene and relationships. Participants must have previously completed Makaton Level 1 and 2 or equivalent.Ĭlick here to search for a Level 1 and/or Level 2 The Makaton Safeguarding workshop is designed to support anyone who cares for or works with children and adults with learning and communication difficulties. Join us on our first online Safeguarding Workshop, delivered over Zoom on 9th and 16th May from 9am to 5pm by Makaton Ambassador Tutor Richard Fish. Makaton for health, wellbeing, relationships and more.
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