Makaton courses

...At the end of the Makaton Foundation workshop, participants should be able to use the early stages of the Makaton vocabulary with children, students and service users. Suitable for: Professionals or indeed anyone who uses Makaton in their work or wants to gain a more in-depth training...

...Students will be able to progress on to the Makaton Follow-up course and subsequent Makaton Local Tutor Training. This course may assist students to gain work, or progress their career, in care, education or any other area where an ability to use Makaton is required...

...Makaton is suitable for family members, carers and workers who need to use simple communication techniques at home or work. Makaton was developed in the 1970's to help people with learning disability to communicate. It is now widely used with a variety of children and adults with communication...

...On completion of this course you will be able to use signs and symbols from stages 1 - 4 and additional vacabulary in your daily environment. You will understand the design and structure of the Makaton vocabulary...

... of Makaton with individuals who do not use a recognised language format, for example those with profound learning difficulties, some forms of mental illness... Learn about: Communication Training, Mental Illness...

... to reinforce all theoretical input. Some visual work will contribute to the sessions. Please note, although Makaton and Bliss symbols, amongst others...

...On completion of this course you will be able to use signs and symbols from stages 1 - 4 and additional vacabulary in your daily environment. You will understand the design and structure of the Makaton vocabulary...

... Makaton / sign language. N.B This training is NOT a Makaton course How many candidates may attend? This training is not limited in numbers... Learn about: Communication Training...