Makaton Training in South Gloucestershire & Bristol
Professional Makaton training for organisations in South Gloucestershire and Bristol
I provide professional Makaton training for organisations, education providers and professional teams across South Gloucestershire and Bristol.
My experience in the area includes training professionals and students within learning disability research, children's hospice care, higher education, teacher education and sports education.
This means I can tailor Makaton training to a wide range of professional environments and communication needs.
Makaton training experience across Bristol and South Gloucestershire
My training experience includes working with:
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Norah Fry Centre for Learning Disability Research – supporting professionals within learning disability research
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Jessie May Hospice at Home – supporting professionals working with children and families
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SGS College – providing Makaton training for Sports Degree students
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UWE Bristol – providing training for Primary Education students and teachers
These examples demonstrate that Makaton training is relevant well beyond traditional care settings.
It can support healthcare and care professionals, teachers and future teachers, students entering professional careers, researchers and teams working directly with children, young people and adults with communication needs.
Makaton training for healthcare and care organisations
Makaton can give staff additional ways to support communication where speech alone may not be sufficient.
Depending on the setting, training can help professionals support:
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understanding and following information
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choices and preferences
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expressing needs and feelings
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health and wellbeing
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everyday routines
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social interaction
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participation and inclusion
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communication in unfamiliar or stressful situations
Training can be adapted to the particular environment in which your staff work.
Makaton training for universities and colleges
My work with the Norah Fry Centre for Learning Disability Research, SGS College and UWE Bristol also reflects the value of introducing Makaton to students and professionals during education and training.
I can provide training for students preparing to work in areas such as:
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Primary Education
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Health and Social Care
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Learning Disability Services
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Early Years
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Sport and community settings
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Other people-focused professions
The aim is to give learners practical communication skills that they can take into their future professional roles.
Makaton for children's and family services
My work with Jessie May Hospice at Home is another example of Makaton's relevance within specialist children's services.
Jessie May provides specialist nursing care at home for children with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions across Bristol, South Gloucestershire, North Somerset and Bath & North East Somerset.
For professionals working with children and families, communication may involve understanding individual preferences, supporting participation, expressing needs and helping children have a voice within their care.
Training tailored to your organisation
I offer a range of training options, including:
Makaton Levels 1–4
Structured training for organisations wanting to develop their staff's Makaton knowledge progressively.
Bespoke organisation training
Training designed around your organisation, professional roles and communication requirements.
Specialist workshops
Focused sessions for specific sectors or communication needs.
Online and in-person training
In-person training is available across the South West, with online training available for organisations throughout the UK.
Professional Makaton training from an experienced Licensed Tutor
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.
I work with organisations, professional teams, universities and colleges to provide practical Makaton training that can be used in real-world situations.
Makaton training across Bristol and South Gloucestershire
Whether you are a healthcare organisation, university, college, school, charity, care provider or professional service, I can work with you to identify the most appropriate Makaton training for your team.
Makaton Levels 1–4, bespoke organisation training and specialist workshops are available.