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2b. Follow-up workshop for parents and carers
The Beginners' and Follow-up workshops provide two-part accredited training for parents and carers.
Duration
2 days or 4 x 2 hour 45 minute modules.
Recommended for
Recommended for family members, carers and workers as a follow-up to the Beginners' workshop for parents and carers. Also an essential part of entry criteria for Makaton Local tutor training.
Study Materials
Follow-up Workshop Manuals 1 and 2 (includes signs and symbols).
Entry criteria
Participants must have attended the Beginners' workshop for parents and carers.
Content
The Follow-up Workshop concentrates on improving and developing signing skills and symbols skills and develops everyday use of the Makaton Programme. Further signs and symbols are taught for Core Vocabulary Stages 5-8.
Training for work
The Beginners' and Follow-up workshops are accredited through the Open College Network (OCN). If you need to attend accredited training, contact your local college or the Makaton Training Team.
Accessibility
All lectures will be available on audio cassette to support people with communication and learning disabilities who wish to attend these workshops and courses. Large-print participant manuals will also be available.
Further information
Courses and workshops in your area
Find out when the next Follow-up workshop for parents and carers is available in your area.
