Course details: Level 1 and 2 (Formerly known as Beginners or Foundation Workshops)

• The Makaton Charity has combined the two previous training pathways for professionals and parents/carers into one route to make Makaton training more streamlined and easier to access. As a result, we are proud to announce the revised Makaton Workshops named Level 1 and Level 2. These workshops are based on the previous Beginners’ and Foundation Workshops and are a combination of the best of both. The Level 1 and Level 2 Workshops combined provide the same level of knowledge and vocabulary as a complete Beginners’ or Foundation Workshop.  
• This flexible and blended approach provides an interactive and hands-on workshop. By combining the two pathways we have made Makaton training more streamlined which provides a more accessible and inclusive learning environment. The workshops are now aimed at both professionals and parents/carers which means that all Makaton users can share a wide range of personal experiences, from using Makaton within the family to school, work and everyday life.
• Course content- a practical and fun introduction to the Makaton Language Programme. Participants will learn signs and symbols from stages 1-2 (Level 1) and additional of the Core Vocabulary. Signs and symbols taught in Level 1 include ‘Family Members’, ‘Food and drink’, ‘The Home’, ‘Transport’, ‘Greetings’ and basic Action and Describing words.  
• Level 2 (stages 2 +3 ) vocabulary taught include ‘People’, ‘Animals’ , ‘Food’, ‘The Home’, ‘Toys’, ‘Self-care skills’ and ‘Medical’ Level 1.

Level 1

Date: Wednesday, May 29 and Wednesday, June 12, 2024 (you must attend both dates)
Time: 6:15 arrival, 6:30pm – 8:45pm
Venue: Brynteg Memorial Centre, Quarry Road, Brynteg, LL11 6AB
Trainer: Lowri Roberts 
Audience: All practitioners 
Cost: £5

Level 1

Date: Wednesday, September 11 and Wednesday, September 18, 2024 (you must attend both dates)
Time: 6:15 arrival, 6:30pm – 8:45pm
Venue: Plas Pentwyn Resource Centre, Heol-y-Castell, Coedpoeth, LL11 3NA
Trainer: Lowri Roberts 
Audience: All practitioners 
Cost: £5

Level 2 

Date: Wednesday, July 3 and Wednesday, July 17, 2024 (you must attend both dates)
Time: 6:15 arrival, 6:30pm – 8:45pm
Venue: Brynteg Memorial Centre, Quarry Road, Brynteg, LL11 6AB
Trainer: Lowri Roberts 
Audience: All practitioners 
Cost: £5

Level 2 

Date: Wednesday, October 9 and Wednesday, October 16, 2024 (you must attend both dates)
Time: 6:15 arrival, 6:30pm – 8:45pm
Venue: George Edwards Hall, Well Street, Cefn Mawr, LL14 3AE 
Trainer: Lowri Roberts 
Audience: All practitioners 
Cost: £5

Booking

Bookings can be made by emailing childcaretraining@wrexham.gov.uk. Our preferred method of booking and payment is via our online payment system.

Please note that the payment receipt is not confirmation of your booking. This will be sent separately.