Signing Together - Nicki Richardson

Makaton training by a licensed & experienced regional Makaton tutor. I have worked with SEN children & young people, with a wide variety of learning & physical needs, since 2011 and have been full trained in Makaton since 2018. I deliver Makaton training Online via Zoom & In Person training upon request. I am passionate about spreading the use of Makaton and helping others to start or continue their own Makaton journey.

Check out my recent 5* reviews from lovely workshop participants who started or continued their Makaton journey with me 👐

👩‍🎓“Nicki is a brilliant Makaton tutor - really engaging, clear, encouraging & supportive. I’m looking forward to completing Level 3 with her soon!”
👩‍🎓“Thank you for the amazing workshop you conducted. I learned so much from your engaging & informative presentation, & I was impressed by your passion & expertise, you are a wonderful teacher!”
👩‍🎓“Nicki was fantastic and presented a fun & informative session. I’ve never had so much fun on a training session before. I can’t wait to put my skills into practise. Thank you!”
👩‍🎓“Today was delivered so well. Nicola made it very enjoyable & very friendly. Very good teacher. I definitely feel that I have learned a lot from today & can’t wait to now put it in practice.”
👩‍🎓“Nicola was a very lovely tutor, made me feel at ease when doing the signing. Very helpful & kept the workshop group going at a steady pace for me.”
👩‍🎓“I’ve thoroughly enjoyed training today! I was so nervous before I started but Nicola was so friendly & welcoming, I felt at ease with her. I’ve learnt so much & can’t wait to start using it in work!”
👩‍🎓“Nicki was amazing. So engaging & approachable. She has a friendly & supportive nature which makes the learning fun and actually 'stick'. Thanks so much. Here's to level 4! ”
👩‍🎓“The training was amazing, Nicola was so patient and supportive, making the training fun and engaging! Having the short breaks strategically placed throughout the day made the day go quick and felt like it was easier to concentrate and remember the signs. Even in one day, I feel like I've learned so many basic signs, l really recommend Nicola as a tutor and I'm looking forward to signing up to the Level 2 workshop! Thanks! ”
👩‍🎓“Really enjoyable & detailed. Nicola was extremely encouraging, giving corrections & helpful adjustments to ensure signs were correct & consistent. Her passion for Makaton is clear & really motivating.”
👩‍🎓“Nicola was fantastic & made the course really enjoyable for my mum & I, so much so, that we would like to do the Level 2 course in the near future.”
👩‍🎓“Nicola was a fantastic tutor, I really enjoyed the day. It kept us engaged & I thought there was a really good balance of theory/underpinning of practice & the practical learning. Thanks Nicola!”
👩‍🎓“Nicola was an absolutely fantastic trainer, the workshop was fun & engaging. Nicola adapted the training according to the groups needs & wishes. Definitely recommend! Will be doing L2 with her 😊"