Teach your child to communicate their needs using this system of signs and symbols as used by Mr Tumble on Something Special Makaton is the sign and symbol language used in the CBeebies show ...

Makaton is designed to support spoken language – the signs are used in spoken word order to help children and adults to communicate. Using signs can be useful for children who have no speech ...

CBEEBIES legend Mr. Tumble is making a comeback in a brand new role just weeks after confirming he was taking a step back from the show. The fan favourite character, played by Justin Fletcher, has ...

Something Special is designed to help kids with communication difficulties by using Makaton signs, speech and symbols throughout. The programme, which airs on CBeebies, has been presented by ...

CBeebies icon Justin Fletcher, who has appeared as Mr Tumble on Something Special for over 20 years, has announced a new job ...

and communicating using Makaton. CBeebies say "we believe that it's important for children with a disability to see themselves positively represented on the channel".

Something Special one of the first programmes to regularly feature children with additional needs and disabilities exploring, playing and having fun together, and communicating using Makaton. CBeebies ...

A CBeebies legend is set to bid farewell to the ... speech and symbols in the Makaton language. Throughout the show's run, Justin, along with his alter ego Mr Tumble, has been at the forefront.

The show, which airs on CBeebies uses Makaton signs, speech, and symbols to help children learn how to communicate and develop their language skills in a fun and exciting way. In a huge shakeup ...