Makaton Training South West and Online Throughout the UK

Professional Makaton training for organisations, wherever your team is based
Are you looking for professional Makaton training for your organisation, school, healthcare setting, care provider or professional team?
I’m Alison Pennington-Malik, a Licensed Makaton Tutor providing professional Makaton training for organisations across the South West of England, alongside online training for organisations throughout the UK.
Whether you are looking to develop your staff's communication skills, introduce Makaton into your setting by via bespoke courses or arranging structured Makaton Levels 1–4 training, I can help you explore the most appropriate training for your organisation.
With more than 30 years of professional and personal experience across education, Early Years, health and social care, I understand the importance of developing inclusive communication and helping staff feel more confident supporting people with different communication needs.
In-person Makaton training across the South West | Online Makaton training across the UK.
Where I provide in-person Makaton training
I deliver in-person Makaton training for organisations across the South West, travelling to workplaces, schools, colleges, healthcare settings, care organisations and other professional environments.
In-person training provides an opportunity for colleagues to learn together, practise Makaton signs and symbols and explore how they can incorporate inclusive communication into their everyday working environments.
My geographical coverage includes:
Bristol and South Gloucestershire
I provide Makaton training for organisations across Bristol and South Gloucestershire, supporting education providers, healthcare teams, Early Years settings, charities and other professional organisations.
Whether you are looking for training for a school, college, care provider or wider professional team, we can discuss your requirements.
Find out more about Makaton training in Bristol and South Gloucestershire
North Somerset
I provide in-person Makaton training for organisations across North Somerset, including Weston-super-Mare and surrounding areas.
Training can be arranged for schools, nurseries, care providers, healthcare professionals, charities and organisations wishing to develop their staff's communication skills.
Find out more about Makaton training in North Somerset
Somerset
I work with organisations across Somerset, providing professional Makaton training for teams working in education, health, social care and other people-focused services.
Whether you are introducing Makaton to your staff for the first time or looking to develop existing knowledge through structured training, I can discuss suitable options.
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Bath and North East Somerset
I provide Makaton training for organisations across Bath and North East Somerset, helping professional teams develop their understanding of inclusive communication.
Training can be particularly valuable for education settings, Early Years professionals, healthcare teams and social care providers supporting children and adults with communication needs.
Find out more about Makaton training in Bath and North East Somerset
Other areas across the South West
If your organisation is based elsewhere in the South West, please get in touch.
I am happy to discuss your location and training requirements to establish whether an in-person training arrangement can be accommodated.
Find out more about Makaton training across the South West
Online Makaton training for organisations throughout the UK
Your organisation does not need to be based in the South West to benefit from my Makaton training.
I also provide online Makaton training for organisations throughout the United Kingdom, making professional training accessible to teams who are geographically dispersed or unable to arrange face-to-face training.
Online delivery can be particularly useful for:
National organisations with staff working across different locations.
NHS and healthcare teams.
Schools, colleges and education providers.
Social care organisations and supported living services.
Charities and community organisations.
Early Years providers.
Businesses and public services.
Organisations wishing to coordinate training for staff at different sites.
Online training provides an alternative way for professional teams to develop their Makaton knowledge without the need for everyone to travel to a training venue.
Depending on your requirements, we can discuss structured Makaton Levels 1–4, specialist workshops and bespoke training options.
Online training is available to organisations across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
What Makaton training can I provide?
I offer a range of professional Makaton training options to help organisations develop staff knowledge and confidence.
Structured Makaton training designed to help participants progressively develop their understanding and practical knowledge of Makaton.
Training arranged specifically for your organisation, allowing colleagues to learn together and explore how Makaton can support communication within their professional environment.
Focused training sessions that can be discussed around your organisation's particular requirements and the communication needs of the people you support.
Flexible remote training for organisations throughout the UK, including teams based outside my in-person delivery area.
Who can benefit from organisation Makaton training?
Makaton can support communication across many professional settings. I work with organisations whose staff communicate with children, young people and adults who may benefit from additional communication support.
My experience includes working with:
Schools and education providers.
Early Years settings and nurseries.
NHS trusts and healthcare organisations.
Social care providers and care organisations.
Universities and colleges.
Charities and voluntary organisations.
Businesses and employers.
Emergency services and public services.
Training helps staff understand how signs and symbols can be used alongside speech to support communication, understanding, choice and participation.
Why choose Alison Pennington-Malik for your organisation's Makaton training?
Choosing the right trainer is an important investment in your organisation and its staff.
As a Licensed Makaton Tutor with more than 30 years of professional and personal experience, I bring practical knowledge and an understanding of the different environments in which inclusive communication is needed.
I have delivered training for a wide range of organisations, including NHS trusts, universities, education providers, charities, care organisations and businesses.
My approach is to make training practical, engaging and relevant to the people attending. I want participants to leave with a better understanding of Makaton and how the knowledge and skills they develop can support their professional practice.
Whether your organisation is looking for training in the South West or online elsewhere in the UK, I would be delighted to discuss your requirements.
Arrange Makaton training for your organisation
Whether you are based in Bristol, Somerset, North Somerset, Bath and North East Somerset, South Gloucestershire or elsewhere in the UK, we can discuss the most suitable training arrangements for your organisation.
In-person Makaton training across the South West. Online Makaton training throughout the UK.
Email: info@makatontraining.co.uk
Telephone: 07837 876254




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