Training for parents and families

The Makaton Charity provides a variety of routes for you to learn Makaton, one of which, training route 2, has been specifically designed for parents and family members.

If you follow this route, you will meet other parents and carers of Makaton users. So you will be able to share ideas and experiences, and support each other.

However, you are not obliged to follow this route if you feel that a different one will be more suitable. For example, if you are interested in the theory and research behind Makaton then you may prefer to follow training route 1, which is primarily aimed at professionals, such as speech and language therapists.

Click on training for further details about the various routes you can follow to learn Makaton.

Alternatively, you can call our training officer on 01276 606777 to discuss which route will be best for you.

Makaton practical skills workshop for parents and families of early years children

We are currently developing a new workshop that will explain the different ways you can use the Makaton signs and symbols you have already learned. It will also give parents and families the chance to make friends, share ideas, and make their own personalised Makaton resources. Keep an eye on this website for further details about this exciting new workshop.