Astrella Chapman Makaton Regional Tutor
Learn how to sign using the Makaton Language Programme
Thank you for encouraging me throughout the course and making it a great experience
— Matthew from Sussex.
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Testimonials
What a brilliant workshop. I thoroughly enjoyed learning how to sign and recognise the symbols. I'm looking forward to putting this skill to good use. It will make a big difference to the children and families I work with.
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Great training. Anything that promotes inclusion and communincation has to be a positive thing!
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— Jo from Sussex.
The best training I have been on. Astrella was excellent. Clear and enthusiastic!
— Liz from Sussex
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— Holly from Sussex.
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Using Makaton with Children and Adults Helps Improve Communication.
Makaton is a language programme that uses signs and symbols that help people communicate. It supports spoken language and the signs and symbols are used in spoken word order. Children and adults can communicate and understand straight away when Makaton is used. Makaton can be used to support children and adults with learning disabilities and Special Educational Needs. Makaton is also very effective in supporting the communication of young children in mainstream schools and Early Years settings.
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There are various Makaton training packages that Astrella can offer. From a short Makaton taster course up to a 3 day Makaton Enhancement (advanced) course and everything in between. She can train parents, carers, teachers, assistants, health professionals and mums with their babies. There is a Makaton Course to suit all different needs. Contact Astrella today to talk about what Makaton Training can offer you.
Makaton Foundation Workshop
Saturdays 18th and 25th October 2014
9.30 - 4.00. Cost: £150
at Scope Inclusion South East
Sharon Collins Resource Centre
13 Albion Street, Brighton BN2 9NE.
Learn 250+ signs and symbols on this interactive course. Stages 1 - 4 plus additional stage.
***Book onto this course before 1st October and receive a 10% discount: £135***
Astrella is a freelance Makaton Regional Tutor and an experienced teacher and trainer specialising in the Early Years. She also trains staff at charities including Scope and Autism Sussex. Astrella regularly runs Makaton workshops in central Brighton and can travel within Sussex to deliver training. Astrella is available to come to your office, setting, school or center to run Makaton training 'in-house'.
Makaton Training Packages
Makaton Training Packages are run frequently in Brighton and can be run 'in-house'.
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Makaton Website
Look at the Makaton website for up to date information about Makaton. Also free resources to use with the adults or children that you work with or care for.
Something Special
Something Special is a children's TV programme produced and broadcast by the BBC. It features Justin Fletcher as Mister Tumble and Makaton signs and symbols are used throughout.
CBeebies 9.45am everyday