Makaton Level 4 Course – Monday 18th May 2026

Makaton Level 4 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, 2 and 3 Workshops, which must have been completed before attending this session.

What does it cover?

• Completes the Core Vocabulary
• Develops understanding and skills in using Makaton to support people with a wide range of communication difficulties.
• Revision of the signs and symbols learned in Level 1, 2 and 3 training.
• Learning the signs and symbols for Stages 7 and 8 of the Core Vocabulary.

Cost for 1-day training: £60

Participants will be required to purchase the Level Four 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.