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Makaton Level 1

Course overview

Makaton signing and symbols can be used to support a range of learners to develop their expression and understanding. This nationally accredited one-day Level 1 course (replacing the first part of Makaton Foundation Workshop) provides a detailed introduction to Makaton’s place in supporting communication as well as practical sign vocabulary and an introduction to using symbols. Videos show how Makaton can be introduced at home or in an education setting. 

Course objectives

  • To learn signs and symbols of the Makaton language programme (stages 1-2).
  • To understand how Makaton can be used to help pupils with communication difficulties to access learning and social interaction at school.

Who should attend?
SENCOs, teachers, learning support assistants and teaching assistants in primary and secondary mainstream and special schools responsible for using and teaching.

 

  • Target audience:
  • Early Years
  • Primary
  • Secondary
  • Post 16
  • Included in package:
  • Not Included

£75.00

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Makaton Level 2

Course overview

This nationally accredited Level 2 Makaton course builds on the previous workshop to develop knowledge and understanding of both signs and symbols up to Core Vocabulary stage 4, and explores how to use them to support communication every day.  The course will increase participants’ knowledge of AAC and multi-modal communication and there are opportunities to revise and practise signing in a fun and active way. Levels 1 and 2 together are equivalent to the two-day Makaton Foundation Workshop previously offered. 

Course objectives

  • To learn signs and symbols of the Makaton language programme (stages 3–4).
  • To enable staff to facilitate pupils with communication difficulties to access learning and social interaction at school using Makaton.

Who should attend?
SENCOs, teachers, learning support assistants and teaching assistants in primary, secondary mainstream and special schools responsible for using and teaching who have previously completed the Makaton Level 1 course.

  • Target audience:
  • Early Years
  • Primary
  • Secondary
  • Post 16
  • Included in package:
  • Not Included

£75.00

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Phonics screening check: the administration explained

Introduction

This course is aimed at teachers or senior leaders who are planning to implement the year 2 Phonics check.

Course objectives:

  • This course provides a guide to the administration, planning and organisation of the check.
  • This course will enable you to access key documentation and updates so that you are fully aware of the implementation requirements.

This training is suitable for: 

  • Year 1 teachers
  • Teaching assistants
  • Those responsible for planning to implement the year 1 Phonics check.

This course is free for Hackney schools. Non-Hackney schools have to pay £90 + VAT pp.

  • Target audience:
  • Primary
  • Included in package:
  • Primary

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Primary and Secondary Spanish Network

Introduction 

Considering the challenges of language instruction, our community endeavours to establish a nurturing network. We understand the significance of accessing language specialists to aid educators in achieving teaching excellence. Additionally, we commend the abundance of knowledge within our group, where numerous Spanish teachers have honed exemplary methods and are enthusiastic about mutual support. United, we cultivate an atmosphere where cooperation flourishes, ensuring every teacher feels empowered and encouraged across phases.

Coming Up

Thursday 22nd January, 4.30 – 6.00pm

Network meeting “Sharing Good Practice” Venue TBC

This is a chance for teachers to share examples of their own excellent practice. Suitable for primary and secondary language teachers.

Thursday 26th February, 4.30 – 6.00pm 

Network Meeting Annual Transition and Transfer meeting with examples of joint work in Hackney schools.

Suitable for primary and secondary Subject Leaders. To be held at Parkwood International Spanish School.

 

Please contact bernadette.clinton@hackney.gov.uk to book.

  • Target audience:
  • Primary
  • Secondary
  • Included in package:
  • Primary
  • Secondary

£0.00

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