Makaton Level 2 Course – Wednesday 22nd April 2026

Makaton Level 2 Course

Overview

The SEND Advisory services have a new offer for Makaton training which will support Birmingham’s aim to develop an inclusive, holistic approach to developing speech, language and communication skills across the city.

Research proves that Makaton supports the development of interaction and communication and encourages more vocalisations, speech sounds and eventually, words.   It supports the development of essential communication skills such as attention and listening, comprehension, memory, recall and organisation of language and expression.  It can also help to reduce frustration for those who find communication with others challenging.

Who is it for?

School Staff who need to use Makaton in their work or who require more in-depth Makaton training to support children with communication needs.  It builds on the skills learnt as part of the Level 1 Workshop, which must have been completed before attending this session.

What does it cover?

• Learning the signs and symbols from the core vocabulary stages 3-4 and the second half of the additional vocabulary
• Looking at research into signs and symbol use
• Finding out about symbol design themes
• Developing teaching procedures

Cost for 1-day training: £60

Participants will be required to purchase the Level Two Manual from the Tutor on the day of the course (currently £25).

Contact kerrie.green@birmingham.gov.uk for more details.

Refreshments included. Please bring your own lunch.

Venue: TBC

Please note that all cancellations made less than 5 working days in advance will be charged at 50% of the course fee and any cancellations on the day will be charged at the full amount.