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Makaton Beginners Workshop

Event Code M-MBW1909
Training Provider Early Years & Childcare
Event Description This Makaton workshop is provided fully subsidised for SCC practitioners working with young children as well as Early years practitioners in PVI settings and Childminders. This workshop is an introduction for practitioners who need to use Makaton in everyday situations. You will gain an understanding of the Makaton Communication Programme and be shown how to access a variety of resources to support your Makaton practice. At the end of the workshop participants should have the confidence and skills to begin using Makaton more fluently in their daily interactions with children. Participants will be able to use signing/symbols from stages 1-2 and have an awareness of additional signs to help in practical situations.
Each participant will receive a Makaton training manual at the start of the course.
Training Objectives For learners to:
• Understand what the Makaton Communication Programme is and how it is used
• List aspects of effective communication
• Demonstrate and recall Makaton signs and symbols from stages 1, 2 and the additional list of the Makaton core vocabulary
• Understand how to use Makaton signs and symbols in everyday practice
• Identify and practice key phrases to use in everyday practice
 
Key Stages
Subject Areas Child and Young Person Development
Target Audience Teacher, SENCO (Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator), Practitioner, Foster Carers/Adopters/Parents and Guardians, Childminder (OfSTED Registered)
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Admin Contact Steff Bickers (steff.bickers@suffolk.gov.uk)
Event Tutor Ivana Barron
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SessionDateTimeVenueParkingMap
Session 1Monday 17 June 201909:30 - 16:00Forest Heath District CouncilNo info available