What Do I Learn?
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Signing instruction is given for Stages 1, 2, plus some of the Additional Stage of the Makaton Core Vocabulary to help in practical situations.
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How the Makaton Language Programme was developed and how it differs from British Sign Language.
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How and why Makaton symbols were introduced
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An overview of alternative communication systems.
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The training contains many practical exercises and emphasises establishing basic communication with a child or young person.
Teaching arrangements
​Total teaching time for the Level 1 workshop is 6 hours.
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1 x 6 hour whole day, or
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2 modules of 3 hours, or
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as suits the provider.
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The maximum recommended time between modules is four weeks,
however modules are usually taught weekly. Makaton training is designed to be flexible
and can easily be tailored to individual need of a provider.
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Discover the Digital Learning Kit: A smarter, more interactive way to access the Makaton Participant Manual.
Everything you love about the Level 1 Workshop printed manual, plus so much more. Offering the modern, flexible companion to support your Makaton learning during and after your training.
When you book on a Workshop you will be given the opportunity to choose a printed or digital participant manual.
To help you decide whether a digital manual is for you and for more information see:
What's Next?
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Following completion of the Level 1 workshop you may wish to consider attending the Level 2 workshop.
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