Makaton online training sessions
For professionals and parents in 2025.
Online training |
Date |
Cost |
| Level 1
(You must attend both modules) |
Module 1
Tuesday 28 January, 9.30am to 1.30pm Module 2 Tuesday 4 February, 9.30am to 1.30pm |
Parent – £35 Professional – £85 (includes manuals and technical support if needed) |
| Module 1
Wednesday 30 April, 9.30am to 1.30pm Module 2 Tuesday 6 May, 9.30am to 1.30pm |
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| Module 1
Wednesday 24 September, 9.30am to 1.30pm Module 2 Tuesday 30 September, 9.30 to 1.30pm |
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| Level 2
(You must attend both modules) |
Module 3
Wednesday 12th March, 9.30am to 1.30pm Module 4 Tuesday 18 March, 9.30am to 1.30pm |
Parent – £35 Professional – £85 (includes manuals and technical support if needed) |
| Module 3
Wednesday 11th June, 9.30am to 1.30pm Module 4 Wednesday 18 June, 9.30am to 1.30pm |
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| Module 3
Wednesday 12 November, 9.30am to 1.30pm Module 4 Tuesday 18 November, 9.30am to 13.30pm |
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| SPECIAL OFFER – BOOK LEVELS 1 and 2 TOGETHER AND GET A DISCOUNT
Parents – £60 Professionals – £155 |
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| Level 3
(You must attend both modules) |
Module 5
Wednesday 2 July, 9.30am to 1.30pm Module 6 Tuesday 8 July, 9.30am to 1.30pm |
Parent – £35 Professional – £85 (includes manuals and technical support if needed) |
| Level 4
(You must attend both modules) |
Module 7
Wednesday 8th October, 9.30am to 1.30pm Module 8 Tuesday 14 October 2025, 9.30 to 1.30pm |
Parent – £35 Professional – £85 (includes manuals and technical support if needed) |
| SPECIAL OFFER – BOOK LEVELS 3 & 4 TOGETHER AND GET A DISCOUNT
Parents – £60 Professionals – £155 |
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What does Level 1 include?
It provides a practical introduction to the Makaton Language Programme. We recommend it for parents, family members, carers and workers who need to use Makaton at home/work.
Sessions include:
- hints and tips for effective signing/symbol use
- how to start using Makaton in everyday situations at home or work
- using and applying Makaton to develop the communication skills of others.
You’ll also learn the signs and symbols from stages 1 and 2 of the core vocabulary, plus some of the additional stage
For schools, we recommend that you attend Level 1 and 2.
LEVEL 2
- Participants must have attended Level 1 training
- Builds on the knowledge gained in Level 1
- Teaches the signs and symbols from Stages 3 and 4 of the core vocabulary plus the rest of the additional stage
LEVEL 3
- Participants must have attended Level 2 training
- Builds on the knowledge gained in Levels 1 & 2
- Revises the signs and symbols from Level 1 and 2 and teaches the signs and symbols for Stages 5 and 6 of the core vocabulary
- Helps you to improve and develop your signing and symbol skills to be able to use them effectively every day
LEVEL 4
- Participants must have attended Level 3 training
- Builds on the knowledge gained in Levels 1-3
- Revises the signs and symbols from Level 1, 2 and 3 training and teaches the signs and symbols for Stages 7 and 8 of the Core Vocabulary
- Level 4 training completes the Core Vocabulary
To participate in this training you will need a booking, computer, laptop or tablet with a working camera, microphone and a stable internet connection per candidate. Due to the small screen, smartphones can only be used if no other option is available.
To book
Please contact the Children & Young People’s Therapies team:
Tel: 01296 838000 – select option 4
Email: buc-tr.cyptherapytraining@nhs.net
Please download a PDF with this information: Online Makaton Training 2025 dates