My services

From absolute beginners to those looking to further develop existing skills, contact me to see how I can help.

The following list gives you a taste of the range of services I can offer, or alternatively we can develop a bespoke option to suit you.

Makaton in the early years & schools

Learning the signs and symbols is just the first stage in becoming a confident user of Makaton. By working together to develop and implement a whole-school Makaton plan I can help your early years setting / school to fully embrace the use of Makaton throughout the day.

Makaton taster workshop

  • A two-hour workshop where you will learn more about what Makaton is, how to use it, and up to 30 signs to get you started

Follow-up visits

  • Interactive sessions that take place in your setting, where I will identify and demonstrate opportunities to introduce signs and symbols

Makaton foundation workshop

  • A detailed introduction to the Makaton Language Programme for professionals, which can be delivered as a two-day workshop, or as a series of short modules.
  • Find more information here

Refreshers

  • I frequently meet professionals who feel their signing skills have got a bit rusty since they did their training
  • I can provide bespoke sessions for those who have attended Makaton training in the past and would like to refresh and update their skills

Makaton with singing

  • Children love to join in with action songs, even before they can sing the words. Adding a few Makaton signs makes every song an action song

Makaton with stories

  • Using signs and symbols during story telling creates an interactive experience that supports attention and listening, understanding and expression

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Makaton at home

Family signing sessions delivered at home

  • Working together with you to plan and deliver a personalised programme
  • Fun, fully inclusive signing sessions where the whole family learns together
  • Help to use signing and symbols in everyday life

Makaton in the community

  • Training and support for community groups and businesses who want to welcome and interact more effectively with those who use Makaton
  • The Makaton Charity has a Makaton Friendly award scheme. I can work with your organisation to help you meet the criteria