Makaton Level 1 Workshop
About this course
This course is usually a one-day course but can be delivered in two shorter sessions if required, e.g. 2 x half days.
Makaton Level 1 training is the starting point for learning Makaton. Starting with an introduction to the Makaton Language Programme and its key principles you progress to learning signs and symbols from Stages 1 and 2 of the Core Vocabulary and some of the Additional Stage. Everyone receives a Participant Manual, which includes the Makaton symbols and signs learned during the workshop.
Course pricing
Organisational group bookings only.
We specialise in providing Makaton training for organisations and their teams. Please contact us to discuss your requirements or complete our enquiry form.
Course presenter
The Makaton Charity
Licenced Tutor
All of our Makaton training is delivered by licensed Makaton tutors. Here at Course Beetle we have a team of passionate and experienced Makaton tutors.
Course topics
You will learn:
- Signs and symbols for Stages 1 – 2 of the Core Vocabulary and some of the Additional Vocabulary
- Hints and tips for effective signing
- How to start using Makaton in everyday situations at home or work
- Finding out how Makaton fits in with other signed systems
Course resources
Makaton Level One Participant Manual
This resource is essential for this training
The Participant Manual is an 84 page, soft back spiral bound book that is posted to you in an A4 padded envelope. In addition to the line drawings of the signs, and all of the symbols you are taught on the course, the manual contains practice exercises, notes to complement the information sessions included on the course, and lots of ideas about ways you can maintain and develop your Makaton skills.
Makaton Level 1 Participant Manual
The Participant Manual is included in the course fee.
Who this course is suitable for
This course is suitable for: Family Members, Health Visitors, Nurses, Parents, Physiotherapist Assistants, Physiotherapists, Physiotherapy Students, Returners to Speech and Language Therapy, Social Workers, Special Educational Needs Coordinators (SENCo), Specialist and Advisory Teachers, Speech and Language Therapists (SLTs), Speech and Language Therapy Students, Teachers, Teaching Assistants
The Makaton Charity advises as follows regarding overseas applications to join UK Makaton courses:
In theory, you can access the online Makaton training from anywhere in the world, but please bear in mind that British Makaton uses signs drawn from British Sign Language. When Makaton is used in other countries it needs to be adapted to suit the local culture and dominant spoken and signed languages. Unless spoken English and British Makaton are the dominant language and alternative/augmentative communication (AAC) methods are used where you are (eg. in an English-speaking International school community), you might find it counter-productive and confusing for people. At the moment we only have printed versions of the workshop participant’s manuals available so you would need to pay additional postage for this and allow extra time for it to reach you.
Booking information
This course can be delivered live using Zoom or Face-to-Face.
Course Beetle is an approved supplier for NHS Trusts, Local Authorities and Schools.
Course testimonials
The content of the course was very relevant and had a good mix of presentation and practice of the signs. Our tutor Katie was highly engaging and very enthusiastic, which left a positive impact on us all. The activities were fun and varied, our team found the course highly beneficial for our day-to-day work, and we will be able to implement what we’ve learnt with much more confidence.
A huge thank you to Katie and to Course Beetle for arranging this so efficiently for us. It has been an amazing experience and has boosted our team morale.