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Makaton Training for Social Care & Supported Living

 

Practical Makaton Training for Social Care Teams

Communication is at the heart of person-centred support.

For people who have speech, language or communication difficulties, Makaton and visual communication can provide additional ways to express needs, choices, preferences and feelings.

I provide practical Makaton training for social care organisations, supported living services, care homes and care teams across the UK.

Training is available in person across the South West or online across the UK.

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Supporting Person-Centred Communication

Training can help staff develop confidence in using Makaton as part of everyday communication.

It can support teams to:

  • Use Makaton signs and symbols alongside speech

  • Support people who have communication difficulties

  • Encourage choice and participation

  • Support understanding of routines and activities

  • Provide additional ways to express needs and preferences

  • Develop consistent communication approaches

  • Create more inclusive environments

  • Build staff confidence

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Training for Social Care Teams

I work with a range of social care organisations and teams, including:

  • Care homes

  • Supported living services

  • Adult social care providers

  • Children's social care organisations

  • Residential services

  • Community support teams

  • Multi-site care organisations

  • Charities providing care and support

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Makaton Levels, Workshops & Bespoke Training

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Makaton Levels 1–4

Structured training for staff who want to build their knowledge and skills progressively.

Makaton Workshops

Focused sessions around particular communication needs or areas of practice.

Bespoke Training

Training designed around your organisation, the people you support and the situations your staff encounter.

Regular Staff Training

Ongoing training can help organisations develop a consistent approach and support new staff as teams change.

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From Learning Makaton to Using Makaton

My training is designed to be practical and relevant.

Staff have opportunities to practise Makaton and consider how they can use what they have learned during everyday interactions.

The aim is to help teams move beyond simply knowing signs to feeling confident using Makaton as part of their normal communication approach.

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Supporting Consistency Across Services

For larger organisations operating across multiple locations, online training can provide an effective way of supporting teams in different areas.

I regularly work with organisations delivering services across the UK, providing training that helps teams develop their knowledge over time.

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Experienced Makaton Tutor

I am a Licensed Makaton Tutor with over 30 years of professional and personal experience across health, social care, education and Early Years.

This background has given me extensive experience of supporting communication across different environments and with people with a wide range of needs.

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In-Person or Online

South West: In-person training can be delivered at your organisation.

UK-wide: Online training is available for organisations across the UK.

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Discuss Your Social Care Training Needs

If you are looking for Makaton training for your care or supported living team, get in touch to discuss your organisation's requirements.

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