Signing the Promise
Learn to sign the Promise in Supported Sign Language and Makaton
Learn the Girlguiding Promise in Makaton and Sign Supported English (SSE)
Makaton
Makaton uses signs and symbols with spoken language to encourage communication skills and develop speech.
- Learn more about the uses of Makaton and some basic guiding phrases.
- Print these directions to signing the Promise - for each section - in Makaton and put up in your unit meeting place.
Sign Supported English (SSE)
Sign Supported English is a way of using signs along with spoken English. It uses the same signs as British Sign Language (BSL) but follows the grammar and structure - like the order of words - of English.
For more signing resources, visit the National Deaf Children's Society (NDCS) .
You can also check out the NDCS advice on D/deaf-friendly youth activities.
Get advice on including all
Contact us for more information and advice about including all girls and volunteers in guiding.
