Karen Baxter Song and Sign Makaton Tutor

29/08/2026

I have two online Makaton For... Workshops coming up in the next couple of months.

Makaton for General Wellbeing, 21st October 10am - 2pm
Makaton for Early Years, 28th October 10am - 2pm
For more information, please email [email protected] or go to
https://bookwhen.com/makatonkarenb

11/08/2026

It's the next song and sign session this Saturday at 10.30am.

My song and sign sessions began in January 2021, in the last COVID lockdown.

They are a fun way to combine singing and signing, and also to make connections with other people.

We are a small and friendly group from across the UK.

If you are interested in finding out more, please email [email protected]

08/08/2026

Lots of fun today at Barrows contribution to Cumbria Unity Festival performing with Sign Ability in the sunshine.

03/08/2026

Sign Ability are off to the Unity Festival in Barrow on Saturday.

2.30pm we will be joined by Sign Ability who have been with us at Unity Festival since the very beginning 🥰

Sign Ability were formed in 2023. We are part of Youth Ability Youth Services but have members from across the community. We perform songs with Makaton signing, and regularly take part in local events.

We are very excited to be performing at the Unity Festival once again.

Karen Baxter

01/08/2026

Looking forward to performing with Sign Ability next Saturday at Barrows contribution to Cumbria Unity Festival.

We are on stage at 2.30pm, but lots going on from 11.45am onwards and all afternoon!

13/07/2026

Today was the last Sign Ability practice before the summer break.

You can see us performing at Barrows contribution to Cumbria Unity Festival on 8th August.

02/06/2026

A lovely video from Nikki Makaton Tutor. The Cure's "Love Song".

The Cure - Lovesong - Signed with Makaton 💜I have always been a big fan of The Cure, so thought it would be great to sign some of their songs! This is the f...

20/05/2026

Lovely online taster session this morning. A taster is suitable for those new to Makaton, and gives you a flavour of what Makaton is all about, plus you are introduced to some basic signs and symbols.

My next online training is a Level 1 workshop on 3rd and 10th June. You don't need any previous knowledge of Makaton for Level 1. It's the first of 4 core vocabulary workshops and is an ideal way to begin your Makaton journey.

You can see the details and book if you click on the link below:

https://bookwhen.com/makatonkarenb/e/ev-s2cen-20260603100000

23/04/2026

You can see my upcoming online Makaton workshops on my BookWhen page here:

https://bookwhen.com/makatonkarenb =ev-spcfy-20260520100000

The next two workshops are a taster session on 20th May, and a Level 1 Workshop on 3rd and 10th June. Find out all of the details by clicking the link.

I am a licensed Makaton Tutor based in South Cumbria. I have a background in education, with extensive experience in special education and safeguarding. I deliver the core vocabulary workshops (Levels 1 to 4), Makaton Signing for Babies and Families, the Makaton Safeguarding Workshop, Frontline Work...

05/01/2026

I am running a singing and signing session on 21st January 1.30pm - 2.30pm at Walney Community Trust at Spring Mount Hall.

We will be having some fun with singing and building in some signs, too.

To book you need to go to the original post and comment or message.

Please comment, message or speak to Laura to book on