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Makaton Level 2 Training
- Parents and Carers
- Professionals and Clinicians
- Speech, language and communication
This workshop is open to parents and professionals
Aim of this workshop
- To build on the knowledge gained in Level 1 and deepen your understanding of Makaton.
- Learn signs and symbols from Stages 3 & 4, and selected additional vocabulary
- Develop skills in signing at sentence level and increase understanding of how symbols support communication.
Entry criteria
Level 1 Makaton Course attendance is required. A participant manual and certificate of attendance will be provided.
The workshops are for families and professionals in Bedford Borough who want to learn Makaton.
Please let us know if you need any adjustments for the training prior to the booking by contacting Julie.Comber@bedford.gov.uk
Makaton will benefit children who have:
- A short attention span
- Difficulties understanding spoken language
- Difficulties using spoken language to communicate
- A severe speech disorder
Workshop dates
No current workshops planned, please email Rachel.Hadfield@nhs.net to indicate an expression of interest in this workshop.
Last reviewed: 10 July, 2025
