Workshops
Level 3 & 4 Combined Makaton Workshop
Wednesday 7th & Wednesday 14th May 2025
9.30am - 4.30pm
This is an online combined Level 3 & 4 Makaton Workshop.
Level 3 on Wednesday 7th May and Level 4 on Wednesday 14th May 2025, via Zoom.
Mobile phones will not be adequate to access the training, a PC/laptop with a webcam is best, in a quiet and well-lit space. Workshop manuals will be posted to you prior to the workshop start
£170 per person
Please email me to book onto this workshop: sophie@makatontutorsophie.co.uk
If availability allows, there may also be space to book onto just Level 3 or Level 4 at £85.00 for the day
Level 1 & 2 Combined Makaton Workshop
Friday 6th & Friday 13th June 2025
9.30am to 4.30pm
This is an online combined Level 1 & 2 Makaton Workshop
Level 1 on Friday 6th June and Level 2 on Friday 13th June 2025, via Zoom
Mobile phones will not be adequate to access the training, a PC/laptop with a webcam is best, in a quiet and well lit space.
Workshop manuals will be posted to you prior to the workshop start
£170 per person
Please email me to book onto this workshop: sophie@makatontutorsophie.co.uk
If availability allows, there may also be space to book onto just Level 1 or Level 2 at £85.00 for the day
Makaton Baby/Toddler Signing
6 Week Course
Thursdays
(From 11th September until 16th October 2025)
10-11am
(With time to chat afterwards)
At TwoCan (Old Methodist Church), Eastington, Gloucestershire, GL10 3AA
£60 for the 6 week Course
(For 1 child & 1 adult - £10 extra for additional adults/siblings)
The price includes a book containing all the signs you’ll learn
You’ll learn & practise around 125 signs & symbols, songs, games & stories
Babies, toddlers, preschoolers, parents, grandparents, carers; all welcome!
Please email me to book on the course sophie@makatontutor.co.uk
Taster Session
This bespoke course gives you a brief introduction to Makaton and around 40 signs; it can be tailored to your setting.
Level 1
Level 1 is for anyone (no experience necessary). You will cover signs and symbols in stages 1 and 2 and some additional vocabulary (around 125 concepts), some background information, simple theory and practical activities to practise the skills learnt. The course takes around 6 hours (either 1 day or 2 shorter sessions). You will receive a manual that contains course materials, all the signs and symbols you will learn and a certificate.
Level 2
Level 2 is for people who have completed level 1. You will cover signs and symbols in stages 3 and 4 and more additional vocabulary (around 125 concepts), some more theory, consider how it may be implemented in your setting and take part in more practical activities to practise the skills learnt. The course takes around 6 hours (either 1 day or 2 shorter sessions). You will receive a manual that contains course materials, all the signs and symbols you will learn and a certificate.
Level 3
Level 3 is for people who have completed level 2, you will cover signs and symbols in stages 5 and 6 (around 100 concepts), some deeper theory, start to develop your translation and interpretation skills and tackle longer pieces of information and conversations. You will also analyse signs in more depth. The course takes around 7 hours (either 1 day or 2 shorter sessions). You will receive a manual that contains course materials, all the signs and symbols you will learn and a certificate.
Level 4
Level 4 is for people who have completed level 3, you will cover signs and symbols in stages 7 and 8 (around 100 concepts), continue to develop your translation and interpretation skills and adapting your communication. The course takes around 7 hours (either 1 day or 2 shorter sessions). You will receive a manual that contains course materials, all the signs and symbols you will learn and a certificate.
Refresher Sessions
These sessions are for people who need to refresh and practise their use of signs and symbols who have previously covered the information formally (as above). These are practical and interactive sessions and are not a substitute for official training.
Baby/Early Years Signing
Usually run as a 6 week course, you will learn and practise around 125 signs and symbols, songs, games and stories. You will also receive a book containing all the signs and symbols covered.
"We had a fantastic session - hats off to Sophie because she was phenomenal. We really, really enjoyed it" Wickselm House, Berkeley
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