ITV Emmerdale approached Sunshine & Smiles to give guidance on Makaton being used in this episode where Marlon has an emotional conversation with his son, Leo.
Ruth Mercer, who delivers some of our Speech & Language Sessions and is a regional Makaton tutor, spent the day on set advising the cast and crew. She said it was a fantastic day, and we are delighted we were able to help.
It's great to see Makaton used on prime-time television, as we know firsthand the positive impact it has on the people in our community who use it.
More news articles
Yoga for children with additional needs
3rd Nov 2025
As well as running yoga sessions for our Sunflowers and Smilers groups, Debs also offers inclusive 1:1 yoga sessions, for people with a variety of additional needs
Read more...BBC features Ailith & Thalia on school transport issue
3rd Nov 2025
Ailith and daughter Thalia featured in a BBC article on the issue of council-funded school transport for children and young people with SEND
Read more...