Makaton training

Attending a Makaton Workshop is the best way to learn Makaton.  You learn with other people, can share experiences, receive feedback on your signing and practice with others. It also means that you will be in touch with a Makaton Tutor who will be able to support you.

The Makaton Charity has developed training for parents, carers and professionals.  Each year over 30,000 people receive Makaton training. We deliver Makaton training through a network of licensed tutors, trained by The Makaton Charity.  They work right across the UK, so you should be able to access training near you.

All of our training is standardised which means that wherever you receive your Makaton training, it is exactly the same as another person will receive, in another part of the UK.

All Makaton training provides you with information about what Makaton is and how it can be used in different settings.  You can also learn signs and symbols from the Core Vocabulary to an appropriate level.  The Core Vocabulary has the signs and symbols needed for everyday communication.

The following Makaton training is available:

• Makaton for Parents and Carers
  • Beginners' Workshop
  • Follow-Up Workshop

• Makaton for Professionals
  • Foundation Workshop
  • Enhancement Workshop

• Makaton Signing for Babies

• Makaton Tutor Training
  • Makaton Signing for Babies Trainer
  • Makaton Local Tutor
  • Makaton Regional Tutor

How much does the training cost?

There is no set price for Makaton training.  This is because we want to make sure that the cost of training is kept as low as possible.  The reason the cost varies depends on whether a tutor has to hire a venue, hire equipment or travel a great distance to deliver the training.

Taster Sessions

If you are not sure whether Makaton training is for you, try a Makaton Taster Session!  These short sessions are designed for people who are interested in finding out about Makaton and deciding whether or not to attend Makaton training.

The Taster gives you a general introduction into what Makaton is and who uses it, with the opportunity to learn a few signs and symbols too!