National Non-Speaking/Non-Verbal Awareness Day

Tuesday, 30th September is National Non-Speaking/Non-Verbal Awareness Day, which is a day dedicated to raising awareness and understanding about those who cannot speak verbally. It helps others to see that inclusion and acceptance are needed towards non-verbal communication as these methods are just as important.

Thomas Bewick School and Harry Watts Academy celebrate all forms of communication to help support pupils with their learning and everyday needs. This includes Makaton, communication boards, sensory activities, Vocas, and movement.

Below are videos of the amazing staff and pupils showing these alternative communication methods.