Makaton Training for Universities & Colleges
Makaton & Visual Communication Training for Future Professionals
Understanding communication needs is an important part of professional development for students entering education, health, social care and other people-focused professions.
I provide Makaton training workshops for universities and colleges across the UK. For staff teams supporting
young people with communication needs and students studying a range of courses from T-Levels through to
Degree Level.
Training can be delivered in person across the South West or online for organisations across the UK.
Supporting Students to Understand Communication
My sessions are designed to give students practical insight into Makaton and visual communication.
Sessions can help students:
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Understand what Makaton is and how it is used
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Develop awareness of communication barriers
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Learn introductory Makaton signs and symbols
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Understand how visual communication can support spoken language
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Consider communication within professional practice
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Develop confidence communicating with people with additional needs
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Connect theory with real-world experience
Working With Different Courses
I have shared knowledge and delivered training for students and future professionals across areas including:
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Education
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Health
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Social care
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Sport
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Early Years
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Other people-focused professional courses
Sessions can be adapted to suit the course, student group and learning objectives.
Makaton Training
Depending on your requirements, I can provide:
Makaton Training
Structured Makaton training for students or staff.
Makaton Workshops
Focused, practical sessions introducing Makaton and its applications.
Bespoke Sessions
Training can be shaped around the needs of a particular course, department or student group.
Learning Through Practical Experience
My approach combines professional knowledge with more than 30 years of experience across health, social care, Early Years and primary education.
I aim to make sessions practical, engaging and relevant, helping students understand how communication approaches can make a difference in real settings.
Experienced Makaton Tutor & Trainer
I am a Licensed Makaton Tutor and have been delivering Makaton training professionally for many years.
My experience of working across education, health, social care and Early Years enables me to connect Makaton learning with the realities of professional practice.
Training Across the UK
In-person: Available across the South West.
Online: Available to universities and colleges anywhere in the UK.
Looking for Makaton Training for Your Students or Staff?
If your university or college would like to explore Makaton training or visual communication awareness, get in touch to discuss your requirements.