Ali Pennington

This week in my Diary of a Makaton Tutor, I delivered Level 1 training at SWALLOW, facilitated two online sessions for supported living teams, and hosted a rare public Level 1 course in Weston-super-Mare. From building confidence in inclusive communication to watching strangers become friends through shared learning, it was a wonderful reminder of the power of Makaton to connect people and create more accessible communities.

Join me as I reflect on delivering Level 3 Makaton training for the fantastic team at SWALLOW in Midsomer Norton. Discover how participants developed their translation, interpretation, and sign analysis skills, built confidence using Stages 5 and 6 of the Core Vocabulary, and explored how Makaton creates more meaningful, inclusive communication for the people they support. Even a summer heatwave couldn't dampen the enthusiasm for learning!

One of the things I enjoy most about being a Makaton Tutor is the variety each week brings. This week was a wonderful reminder of how communication and inclusion sit at the heart of so many different organisations and communities