An Introduction to Makaton | In-person Workshop

Sunshine Support is an award-winning, independent SEND & ALN consultancy supporting families and professionals across England and Wales.Since 2017, we have helped over 80,000 parents, carers and professionals navigate the complexities of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. Our work spans EHCP applications, tribunals, advocacy, school support and specialist training, all delivered with a clear focus on achieving meaningful, lasting outcomes for children and young people.We are known for combining deep legal knowledge with real-world experience, offering practical, compassionate guidance that cuts through confusion and empowers those we support. From one-to-one consultancy to large-scale training and national awareness campaigns, our mission is simple: to ensure children receive the support they are legally entitled to and genuinely need.At the heart of everything we do is a commitment to clarity, integrity and impact.When you attend a Sunshine Support event, you are not just gaining information. You are gaining the confidence, understanding and tools to take action.

SEN Support Ltd

A 2-hour taster session on Makaton, focusing on Early Years

Sunshine Support

Are you an early years professional or parent wanting to learn more about Makaton in a quick and accessible face to face environment with a trained professional? Then, join us at our workshop in Derby on 14 March 2025.Hosted at the Sunshine Support Hub, we will be joined by certified Makaton trainer Ali Pennington. Over the course of a couple of hours, she’ll teach you over 40 signs and symbols including 12 specific for early years children.This is a great opportunity to learn Makaton in person, getting advice and information to make sure you leave using the signs and symbols correctly. Ali will also be covering:<ul><li>What is Makaton</li><li>Signs and symbols</li><li>Keyword levels</li><li>Sentence and phrase building</li><li>Resource ideas and symbol use</li></ul>There will also be time for questions throughout the workshop. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn first-hand from a Makaton expert and then use those skills to make a real difference with children who find verbal communication a challenge. The important bits you need to know:<ul><li>Every attendee gets a participant booklet and a certificate of attendance </li><li>This is an adult only in-person workshop</li><li>Refreshments will be provided </li><li>The workshop will start at 9.30am</li><li>Parking is available outside Sunshine Hub or for free along Aspen Drive. </li></ul> Meet Ali: Ali is a licensed Makaton tutor with over 25 years of working knowledge. She is Makaton training provider for many different public and private organisations including schools, nurseries, academy trusts and the NHS.

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