Makaton Intermediate
Course Summary
Course Code: FO5A40AH26
Start Date: Friday 15 January 2027
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
Description
This intermediate course is designed for parents, carers, and professionals who already have a basic understanding of Makaton and want to build confidence and fluency. You will learn a wider range of signs and symbols from the Makaton Core Vocabulary and develop strategies for using Makaton in everyday situations. The course also explores how to adapt signing to support people with different communication needs. Basic knowledge of Makaton or completion of a beginners course is recommended.
What Qualification/level is this course?
This course is for personal development and does not lead to a qualification
Who is the course for?
For anyone who already has some undertstanding of Makaton . Learn even more 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.
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