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Makaton Beginners  

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Course Summary

Course Code: FO5A01AH26 

Start Date: Friday 02 October 2026 

Start Time and Lesson Duration: 09:30 for 2.00 hours

Duration: 10 lessons over 10 week(s)

Location: ACL Basildon  or Online 

Fee: £100.85    Help 

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Description

This is a beginners course for parents, carers and those interested in learning Makaton. You will learn signs and symbols from the Makaton Vocabulary and learn how to use this to support people with communication difficulties. No previous experience of Makaton is required.

What Qualification/level is this course?
This course is for personal development and does not lead to a qualification

Who is the course for?
An Introduction to Makaton . Learn some everyday signs and find out how Makaton can support people with communication difficulties.

What can I expect to learn?
By the end of the class you will be able to recall a number of signs on the chosen topic and use these to communicate effectively in a simple sentence. You will also learn how to use Makaton to support people with communication difficulties

How will I learn?
This is a two hours session. The session will be interactive and tutor will guide you through the session to ensure that you achieve the course outcomes.

How will I know how well I am doing?
There might be a self-assessment / quiz or other activity iincluded within the course for you to gauge your achievement.

Will I have to do any work at home?

What will I need to provide?




Are there any other costs?
No.

What can I do next?

For information on ACL courses please see http://www.aclessex.com/

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Further information
For all enquiries regarding this course please contact 0345 603 7635.

Location

ACL Basildon  
Churchill Avenue  
Basildon
Essex  
SS14 3SG  

You will be given the option for Online attendance during enrolment

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