This is a 2-hour training session for adults and it is a great starting point for your Makaton journey.

It is appropriate for participants who plan to use Makaton occasionally with a small number of Makaton users or for those who would just like to know a little bit more about it or take up a new skill.

Participants learn 20 core Makaton signs plus some additional signs. The additional signs can be tailored to best suit the setting where participants plan to use them e.g. signing with babies, signing in schools etc.

Participants will be able to start using Makaton straight away and will be given lots of ideas on how to incorporate the signs into daily life.

The certified Makaton levels are appropriate for those who wish to introduce Makaton as a regular part of daily communication and / or those wishing to incorporate Makaton into professional settings.

The certified training is appropriate for parents and carers as well as professionals.

There are 4 certified levels of training.  Each level builds on the one before. Courses are all designed and written by The Makaton Charity.

Participants must begin with Level 1.  They can progress through the levels but there is no obligation to do so. Many participants feel that they have achieved the standard they require after level 1 or levels 1 and 2.

Participants will gain formal certification on completion of each level.

Each level can be delivered as a full day course or may be completed over 2 half days if preferred.