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Taylor’s Terrific New Resource!
18/04/2024

Taylor's Terrific New Resource!

Taylor sitting downWe are thrilled to share an exciting addition to the Makaton Library, all thanks to Taylor, a passionate Makaton User. 

Taylor approached us with a brilliant idea: creating Wheelchair Access Posters featuring Makaton symbols. Now, we are delighted to share that these essential resources are readily available for everyone to access!

Taylor told us: “I was exploring the Makaton website and I realised there weren’t many resources for wheelchair users, so I decided to create some. 

I had an idea and the charity’s Resource Team made them a reality. 

I have personal experience of needing space for my wheelchair which I use all of the time. Sometimes if there is no clear parking sign to say that the space needs to be big enough, I haven't been able to get out of my car because others have parked too close. I am excited this resource will help people to think more about the amount of space they leave. 

I designed these posters to raise awareness in the Makaton community of the needs of wheelchair users.”
 
Thank you Taylor for working with us to create this fantastic resource! 

You can find the four versions of Taylor’s Wheelchair Access poster on the Makaton Library by searching for ‘Wheelchair Access”. 

  • Please remember to leave space for electric wheelchair access
  • Please remember to leave 2 metres for electric wheelchair access
  • Please remember to leave space for manual wheelchair access
  • Please remember to leave 2 metres for manual wheelchair access

 

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Taylor

18 April 2024

 

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Vacancy: Tutor Support & Development Manager
15/04/2024

Vacancy: Tutor Support & Development Manager

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The Makaton Charity is recruiting! As part of our ongoing commitment to effectively service the needs of our Users and our Tutor network, we are seeking a dynamic individual to fill the role of Tutor Support & Development Manager. This is a key role, coordinating the Charity’s Tutor training events, mailings, and licencing activity in an effective way in support of the Charity’s mission, vision and values, and the achievement of the business objectives.

Key responsibilities in the role include to oversee and lead the Tutor Support and Development Training Department, manage the Tutor course booking schedule, act as primary liaison for the Tutor network, plan, coordinate, and prepare resources for Tutor Training, Road Shows, Revision Sessions, and Tutor workshops, as well as support the Tutor licencing process.

This is a management role, and the successful candidate will have proven leadership skills with demonstrated experience in effectively managing teams and projects, strong understanding of business operations, including budgeting, resource allocation, and strategic planning as well as proficiency in problem-solving and decision-making. Candidates should possess excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, with the capacity to engage and motivate team members, react proactively, be solutions driven and be able to adapt to changing priorities and work pressures.

This is a permanent, full-time role (35 hours/week), working under a hybrid model. Interested candidates should email [email protected] for a full job description and details of how to apply.

The closing date for applications is Thursday 25th April.

Candidates must possess a clean driving licence and have the right to work in the UK.  

No agencies please.

 

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Published

15th April 2024

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Flashcards
29/01/2024

2023's Best Seller

Makaton Vocabulary Flashcards

Makaton Vocabulary FlashcardsHave you got your Everyday Vocabulary Flashcards yet?

Our bestselling item in 2023 is a powerful tool for individuals of all ages and abilities to enhance communication.

With 37 carefully chosen signs and symbols, these compact flashcards cover a range of essential everyday words and are designed in a convenient pocket size making them perfect for on-the-go use, either independently or attached to a lanyard (sold separately).

These flashcards can be used in a variety of ways to build sentences, initiate conversation, or prompt social interactions. They can also be used in conjunction with other Makaton resources to help develop literacy skills, increase vocabulary, and improve comprehension.

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1st March 2023

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