HALF TERM Early Years Taster Session (Online)

Early Years Taster Session (Online)
A Taster Session will start you on your Makaton journey and provides a practical introduction to the Makaton Language Programme and a wider understanding of learning and communication difficulties. Taster sessions are topic based and can be tailored to your requirements, this taster session is tailored to the Early Years.

Content
The Taster Session is an informal training session and provides information about the Makaton Language Programme and how it may be used in different settings to support language development and communication.

The session introduces the signs and symbols for around 40 useful everyday words including, 12 tailored words to Early Years, ideal for Early Years Practitioners and Parents/Carers.

A set list ‘A’ of approximately 30 useful everyday signs and symbols will be introduced, plus an additional list ‘B’ of signs and symbols for 12 more words or concepts for use within the early years.

Please indicate if there are any particular words your group would like to learn, or a theme or topic you may require.

Duration
Taster Sessions comprise of 90 minutes to 2 hours of learning.

Deliver method: Zoom

Maximum number of participants: 15

Accessibility
Please indicate if you have any challenges or additional needs, so reasonable adjustments can be made to support your learning and participation.

Entry criteria
No previous experience of Makaton is necessary.

Next steps
After completing a Taster Session you can continue on your Makaton journey by attending a Level 1 Workshop