Makaton is a unique communication programme that uses symbols (pictures), signs (gestures) and speech to enable people to communicate. It supports the development of essential communication skills such as attention and listening, comprehension, memory, recall and organisation of language and expression.

These 7 short films have been produced by the Early Years Team at Torbay Children’s Services to support parents/carers by demonstrating some useful Makaton signs for a selection of key topics, below:
• Getting up
• Bathtime
• Bedtime
• Mealtimes
• Requests
• Meeting basic needs and comforters
• Going to school and nursery

Accompanying guides provides you with a printout of sign visuals to support your learning, here: Makaton Signs for Everyday Routines – Visual Support Guides.