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A Taster Session will start you on your Makaton journey and provides a practical introduction to the Makaton Communication Programme and a wider understanding of learning and communication difficulties. Taster sessions are topic based and can be tailored to your requirements.
Content
The Taster Session is an informal training and provides information about the Makaton Language Programme and how it may be used in different settings to support language development and communication. The session introduces the signs and symbols for around 40 useful everyday words including, 12 tailored words to your setting or a chosen theme, eg. Christmas, Early Years education.
A set list ‘A’ of approximately 30 useful everyday signs and symbols will be introduced, plus an additional list ‘B’ of signs and symbols for 12 more words or concepts which can be tailored for your group. Please indicate if there are any particular words your group would like to learn, or a theme or topic.
Duration
Taster Sessions comprise of 90 minutes to 2 hours of learning.
Accessibility
Please indicate if you have any challenges or additional needs, so reasonable adjustments can be made to support your learning and participation.
Entry criteria
No previous experience of Makaton is necessary.
Next steps
After completing a Taster Session you can continue on your Makaton journey by attending a Level 1 Workshop
A Taster Session will start you on your Makaton journey and provides a practical introduction to the Makaton Communication Programme and a wider understanding of learning and communication difficulties. Taster sessions are topic based and can be tailored to your requirements.
Content
The Taster Session is an informal training and provides information about the Makaton Language Programme and how it may be used in different settings to support language development and communication. The session introduces the signs and symbols for around 40 useful everyday words including, 12 tailored words to your setting or a chosen theme, eg. Christmas, Early Years education.
A set list ‘A’ of approximately 30 useful everyday signs and symbols will be introduced, plus an additional list ‘B’ of signs and symbols for 12 more words or concepts which can be tailored for your group. Please indicate if there are any particular words your group would like to learn, or a theme or topic.
Duration
Taster Sessions comprise of 90 minutes to 2 hours of learning.
Accessibility
Please indicate if you have any challenges or additional needs, so reasonable adjustments can be made to support your learning and participation.
Entry criteria
No previous experience of Makaton is necessary.
Next steps
After completing a Taster Session you can continue on your Makaton journey by attending a Level 1 Workshop