Makaton Level 1 Course

Pre-booking and payment is essential for this course. To secure your place please visit:

https://www.eg-training.website/speech-language-therapy-equipment/training/makaton-in-person-level-1-2nd-march-2026/

This course is recommended for:
This introductory workshop is for people who need to use Makaton signing or symbols at home or in their work.

Learning Outcomes:
1. Have the ability to sign in everyday situations
2. Know stages 1-2 with some additional
3. Know when to use Makaton symbols
4. Have an understanding of how to implement Makaton for their
own use

Course content:
Level 1 training provides a practical introduction to the Makaton Language Programme. Sessions 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. You will also learn the signs and symbols from Stages 1 and 2, and some of the Additional stage, of the Core Vocabulary.

Study materials:
For the Level 1 workshop you will receive a hard copy Participant’s Manual which includes the Makaton symbols and signs that you learn in the workshop. You will also be given the option to purchase a Digital Learning Kit (DLK) which is a digital version of the manual. This will be charged at an additional cost of £18.50.

For all workshops you will be given a certificate of attendance. For online training we will send this in the post and in-person attendees will receive this at the end of the workshop. Please remember to keep your certificate in case you want to attend further Makaton training.

Duration: 7 hours

Cost: £80pp

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