Makaton

Makaton is a language programme that uses signs, symbols and speech to aid and support communication. Staff at Briar Hill school have recently undertaken Makaton training to support some of our children to communicate with staff and other pupils. We have also established a Makaton Club which is open to Year 1 and 2 children, this runs at lunchtime.

We will soon be introducing a ‘sign of the month’ that will be displayed around the school, on the school website and will be taught to all children in school.

Children who attend the Makaton Club are taking part in a special assembly during which they will perform a song that they will sing and sign to. We will be inviting parents of those children who attend the club to come in to the assembly and watch. 

Please follow the link for more information about Makaton.

https://www.makaton.org/aboutMakaton/