Event description
The cost of this course is £72.50 per person, which includes a certificate. Please note, your place will not be confirmed until payment has been received.
Participants must complete Level 1 before they can attend Level 2 or 3 training, be aged 16 or over, and be resident in the UK at the time of training. Please note training will be cancelled if minimum numbers are not reached.
Makaton is a unique language programme that uses symbols, signs and speech to enable people to communicate. Being able to communicate is one of the most important skills we need in life. This Level 1 training provides a practical introduction to the Makaton Language Programme.
Level 1 training is recommended for:
«Parents, family members, carers and workers who need to use Makaton at home and in their work;
« Participants who need a more detailed knowledge about using and applying Makaton to develop the communication of others;
«Those people who have completed a taster or introductory session.
You will receive a workshop manual which includes the Makaton symbols and signs that you learn in the workshop. You will also be given a certificate of attendance. Please remember to keep your certificate safe in case you want to attend further Makaton training in the future.
Payment must be made via the South Gloucestershire Council website www.southglos.gov.uk
• Click on ‘Pay Online’
• Select ‘Other/General Invoices’
• Select ‘Other Payments’
• Select ‘Early Years Training’ from the drop down list
• Select the appropriate course
• Follow the online instructions to enter your payment details
You will receive email confirmation of your successful payment.
Learning outcomes
The session will include discussing commonly asked questions, hints and tips for effective signing and symbol use, and how to start using Makaton in everyday situations at home or work.