Makaton is a language programme that uses symbols, signs and speech to enable people to communicate. It supports the development of essential communication skills like attention and listening, comprehension, expression, organisation of language, memory and promotes fine and gross motor skills With makaton the signs are used alongside speech in spoken word order. Makaton gives us extra clues regarding what someone is saying. It is flexible and can be personalised to an individuals need. It’s similar to sign but is a more efficient language programme, as the signs are easy to copy and only focuses on keywords. Its increased in popularity the past few years amongst early year practioners and parents, who are using it to boost children’s communication skills