Makaton with Chels Lou

Excited to have finally purchased & received the full book collection! Each book includes a QR code to watch the signs needed for each book being signed - such a fantastic resource!

Can’t wait to share these in workshops and encourage their use with the young people at the foundation✨

🌟Exciting Update!🌟

Last year, I shared one of my proud Makaton moments: supporting a wonderful school in achieving their Makaton Friendly status as their lead supporting tutor💙

I’m thrilled to share that this school has not only been recognised again in 2024 but will continue to be celebrated as a Makaton Friendly place in 2025! 🎉✨

It’s such an honor to support their ongoing commitment to inclusion and communication for all. Here’s to many more years of supporting as a Makaton tutor ahead! 🙌

When accessibility isn't prioritised, this can be the reality of being deaf at school 💔 #WaterlooRoad #Drama #DeafAwareness #DeafEducation #DeafCommunity #SignLanguage #Learning #HearingImpaired #BSL Details of support for some of the issues raised in this video are available at the BBC Action Line: https://www.bbc.co.uk/actionline/

Signing Sunday - Level 4 workshop via zoom today👩‍🏫

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Last week on Emmerdale we saw Leo and his dad Marlon having an emotional conversation, using Makaton to express their feelings.

In Inside Soap Magazine this week, actor Zoe Henry, who plays Leo's mum, talks about how great it is to use Makaton on set - with support from our very own Tracy!

https://www.insidesoap.co.uk/emmerdale/its-such-a-joy-to-use-makaton-on-set-says-emmerdale-star-zoe-henry/

This little champ is conquering the world one sign at a time with Makaton! Ollie Wells Coupe - 11 months old Signing ‘Milk’🥛 Ollie’s Grandma has attended Makaton Level 1-3 workshops, she is so proud of him & wanted to share his blossoming communication 💫Embracing Every Milestone!💫 From “more” to “milk,” Makaton has empowered Ollie to communicate his needs with ease🥛 It’s incredible to see children light up when they sign, knowing that they are being heard and understood. Every gesture is a step forward in his journey of expression and connection🌈 The power of communication and the beautiful bond it creates is why i enjoy being a Makaton tutor #themakatoncharity #makatonmagic #babysign #communicationiskey

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England's Lionesses wore British Sign Language training tops ahead of their Euro 2025 qualifier against Sweden at Wembley. The shirts displayed the player’s name in the BSL fingerspelling alphabet 🙌

🌟Exploring creativity through foot painting and printing supported by Makaton🌟

Bridging communication and expression in a unique way! 🎨🦶👻

🌟The process and magic of multi-sensory art making and storytelling with a young person using Makaton signs and symbols🌟

Fostering creativity in young minds and supporting communication🎨💫

During my time focusing on my Master’s degree, qualifying and registering as a therapist, and adjusting to a new job role, I haven’t been active on my Makaton social media.

However, I’ve documented some of the Makaton resources i’ve been putting together, various workshops and Makaton supported arts & crafts sessions. I’ll be sharing some of this with you all over the next few days. Stay tuned for updates!

🌟At the end of last year, I started assembling and implementing Makaton symbol emotion/feelings packs for all education staff lanyards at the Foundation where I work🌟

Level 2 online Makaton workshop delivered at the end of last year👩‍🏫

Fantastic symbol drawings from , well done!👏🏽