CBeebies - Something Special
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Description
Something Special is a popular BBC children’s TV show designed for preschoolers, especially those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
What It Is
Hosted by Justin Fletcher (Mr Tumble), the show uses Makaton sign language, speech, and visual cues to help children communicate and learn.Episodes include fun activities, songs, and stories that encourage language development, social interaction, and inclusion.
Purpose
The aim is to make learning accessible and enjoyable for all children, including those with communication difficulties or additional needs.
- Accreditations
N/A
- Cost
- N/A
- Locality
- National Organisation
- Additional languages
- Makaton
- Age range
- Suitable for ages from 0 to 99 years
- Referral route
- No Referral Needed
- For people with
- Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- Learning Disabilities
- Eligibility criteria
- Open to Everyone
- Provider category
- Specialist Services - For those who require longer-term support
- Targeted Services - Additional Support Needs
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Address
c/o BBC CBeebies, Quay House, MediaCityUK
Salford
Greater Manchester
M50 2QH
United Kingdom
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Last updated 19 December 2025