Makaton Advanced

Course Summary
Course Code: FO5A70AH26
Start Date: Friday 23 April 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 advanced course is aimed at learners who are confident with the Makaton Vocabulary and wish to deepen their signing skills and understanding of communication development. You will learn more complex signs and symbols, explore interpretation and translation skills, and learn how to embed Makaton effectively across various environments. The course also focuses on supporting individuals with more complex communication challenges. Previous experience using Makaton at an intermediate level (or equivalent) 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?
For anyone with an in-depth knowledge or previous expereince of Makaton . Build on existing knowledge and advance your skills.
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