Croydon Family Hubs Makaton Training with Keep Signing
Katie from Keep Singing will deliver the Makaton Training from Thursday 10th April through to Monday 30th June. Each date is a full day of training that will result in certification at the end. If you are booking onto level 2,3 or 4 please be aware that you will need to provide your previous certificates in order to access further training i.e. if you are booking onto level 2, you will need your level 1 and level 3 will require level 2 certification.
List of training dates and locations:
Training in person at TBXH Sunley House, 4 Bedford Park, Croydon CR0 2AP
Level 2 Thursday 24th April 9:30am to 3:30pm
Level 1 Wednesday 7th May 9:30am to 3:30pm
Level 1 Monday 19th May 9:30am to 3:30pm
Level 2 Tuesday 3rd June 9:30am to 3:30pm
Level 3 Monday 16th June 9:30am to 3:30pm
Level 4 Friday 27th June 9:30am to 3:30pm
Taster Sessions Online
Taster Online Wednesday 28th May 7 to 9pm
Taster Online Monday 30th June 1 to 3pm
Information about the sessions:
Level 1 training provides a practical introduction to the Makaton Language Programme. Sessions include discussing commonly asked questions, hints and tips for effective signing and symbol use and how to start using Makaton in everyday situations at home or work. You will also learn the signs and symbols from Stages 1 and 2 (145 concepts) which is everyday, functional communicative words.
Level 2 training provides a follow on from the Level 1 Makaton Language Programme. Sessions include discussing commonly asked questions, hints and tips for effective signing and symbol use and how to start using Makaton in everyday situations at home or work. You will learn the signs and symbols from Stages 3 and 4, and the rest of the Additional stage, of the Core Vocabulary.
Level 3 follows on from Level 2 training and helps you to improve and develop your signing and symbol skills and how to use them effectively every day. We work on your translation and interpretation skills. You will revise the signs and symbols you learned in your Level 1 and 2 training, and learn the signs and symbols for Stages 5 and 6 of the Core Vocabulary.
Level 4 follows on from Level 3 and completes the Core Vocabulary, developing your understanding and skills in using Makaton to support people with a wide range of communication difficulties. You will revise the signs and symbols you learned in your Level 1, 2 and 3 workshops and learn the signs and symbols for Stages 7 and 8 of the Core Vocabulary.
Taster Session:
If you are not sure whether Makaton training is for you, try a Makaton Taster session. These short sessions are designed for people who are interested in finding out about Makaton and deciding whether or not to attend Makaton Workshop training. The Taster gives you a general introduction into what Makaton is and who uses it, and it gives you the opportunity to learn some Makaton too. You'll be shown the signs and symbols for around 30 useful every day words, plus another 12 on a particular theme.
You will receive a Participant's Manual which includes the Makaton symbols and line drawings of the signs that you learn in the workshop.
For more information, please email FamilyHubs@croydon.gov.uk. You can also visit Katie's website here: Keep Signing | Online and Face to Face Makaton courses