• Course overview

    Eligibility: This course is open to Early Years settings, childminders, schools and practitioners working with young children in South Gloucestershire only. 

    This 1 hour, online session is an opportunity to share or refresh some Makaton signs and symbols that are free to download on the Makaton Hub www.makaton.org  

    We will be looking at some key themes throughout the year - This session we will focus on Autumn, Hallowe'en and Bonefire Night.

    This is not a certificated workshop and will not be recorded.

    Makaton is a communication programme that combines signs, symbols, and speech to support communication.

     

    Learning outcomes

    As a result of this course you will have knowledge and skills in the following areas:

    • Being able to communicate is one of the most important skills we need in life.
    • Makaton is a unique communication programme that uses symbols, signs and speech to enable people to communicate
    • Communication is a human right and Makaton is a tool that can support inclusive practice.

     

    Charges

    There is a charge of £0 per delegate for this course. 

    If this course has a cost for your setting and a booking is made before 1st September 2026, we will contact you in early September to request payment.  From 1st September 2026 you will be asked to pay via GovPay upon sign up, using a credit or debit card.

    Please ensure that you book onto the course date to complete your booking by clicking on ‘View and choose course dates’.  If you can no longer attend please cancel your place giving at least 7 days’ notice in order to be able to claim a refund.

    Please refer to our terms and conditions for more information.

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