This workshop provides a more detailed application of Makaton in a safeguarding context and combines a practical approach with theory and technical information and is suitable for using within the workplace.
300 Makaton signs and symbols.
Workshops on Safeguarding Policy, Person Centred Planning, Teaching abstract concepts using Makaton, teaching relationships and intimate matters using Makaton and ways of developing communication in a curriculum.
At least Level 2 Makaton (or the old beginners/founcation levels)
Access to the Internet and use of a laptop or tablet and use of TEAMS. The ability to send an email and search for information on the internet.
Be able to attend the online session each week.
You will be given a book of the signs and all manuals/ handouts
PowerPoint, verbal, DVDs, games, sign practice and discussions, symbol exercises.
Ongoing throughout the course by practical signing activities and discussions
Makaton Level 3 and 4
Safeguarding Level 1
Understanding Learning Disabilities Level 2