Makaton Training in Bath & North East Somerset
Professional Makaton training for organisations in Bath & North East Somerset
I provide professional Makaton training for organisations and professional teams across Bath and North East Somerset, with in-person training available locally and online training available throughout the UK.
My experience in the area includes working with organisations across healthcare, Early Years, education and charitable services, including the Royal United Hospitals Bath, Norland and SWALLOW Charity in Radstock.
This experience has given me an understanding of the different ways professional teams can use Makaton within their own working environments.
Makaton training experience in Bath & North East Somerset
My experience includes delivering training for:
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Royal United Hospitals Bath – supporting communication within a major healthcare setting
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Norland – working with professionals and students preparing for careers in Early Years and childcare
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SWALLOW Charity, Radstock – supporting communication within a community and learning disability setting
These examples demonstrate the breadth of settings where Makaton can be relevant, from hospitals and professional education through to community and disability services.
Makaton in healthcare
In healthcare settings, communication can be particularly important when people need to understand information, express choices or communicate how they are feeling.
Makaton training can help staff develop additional communication strategies for situations such as:
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healthcare appointments
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explaining procedures and routines
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expressing choices and preferences
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supporting understanding
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communicating needs and feelings
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health and wellbeing
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everyday interactions with patients and service users
Training can be adapted to the environment and professional roles within your organisation.
Makaton for Early Years and education professionals
My work with Norland also reflects the importance of communication skills for professionals working with young children.
Makaton can support professionals to develop communication alongside speech, helping children understand, participate and express themselves.
Training can be tailored for students, practitioners and professional teams, with practical examples that relate directly to Early Years environments.
Makaton training for charities and community services
Organisations supporting people with learning disabilities or communication difficulties may also benefit from staff developing a shared approach to communication.
My work with SWALLOW Charity in Radstock is an example of how Makaton training can be relevant within community-based services and organisations supporting adults with learning disabilities.
Training for your Bath & North East Somerset organisation
I offer:
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Makaton Levels 1–4
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bespoke organisation training
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specialist workshops
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healthcare-focused training
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education and Early Years training
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social care and community-focused training
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online training
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in-person training
The content can be adapted to the needs of your staff and the people your organisation supports.
Experienced, professional Makaton training
I am Alison Pennington-Malik, a Licensed Makaton Tutor with more than 30 years of professional and personal experience across health and social care, Early Years and education.
My approach is practical and workplace-focused, helping staff understand not only the signs and symbols but how Makaton can be incorporated into real communication situations.
Makaton training in Bath and surrounding areas
If your organisation is based in Bath, Radstock or elsewhere across Bath and North East Somerset, I can discuss your requirements and recommend an appropriate training approach.
Training is available in person locally or online for organisations throughout the UK.