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Family Learning - Makaton for the family (taster)
Code: T24BB3301
Location: Bolsover ACE Centre
Cost: Free
Starting: Thursday 24 April 2025
Duration: 1 sessions over 1 week(s)
Time: 1.00pm
By continuing you confirm that you are enrolling onto an adult learning course and that you are aged 19 or over on 1 September 2024, or you are enrolling a young person aged 14-18 on 31 August 2024 specifically onto one of our Study Programme courses, and that you agree to the Terms and Conditions.
Description
All of our new Tailored Learning courses are matched to one of seven 'purposes' which have been designed by the Department for Education to recognise the wider benefits of learning. This course will help build parenting skills and give you the confidence to support your children's learning.
Makaton is a visual way to develop communication skills, which helps stimulate sounds and words. The visual way of communicating helps language development, such as putting words together. Makaton helps understanding by giving an extra visual cue to communication. During this course you will be able to begin an understanding of Makaton, learn best techniques and vocabulary to enable effective communication. Makaton is reconised and used at an increasing number of mainstream schools within Derbyshire. Traditionally for younger people with learning difficulties however is a very effective communication tool for all abilities and age groups, including non verbal children.
Who is this course for?
This course is for people with a need to improve their communication skills with their family, friends and carers. Our courses are for people who live in Derbyshire aged 19 and over.
How will I learn?
This is a classroom-based course. We will use group work and discussion about relevant topics. Your tutor will give you support and feedback so you know what to do to improve.
What will I need?
You may want to bring something to make notes.
Are there any other costs?
This course is free and there are no other costs.
Your tutor will talk with you about what you could do next. Visit our course search on our website for what's on offer. Look out for posters and pick up a brochure from your local centre. For free advice on careers on learning visit www.derbyshire.gov.uk/careersservice or ask to speak to a careers coach.
Time and duration
Start Date: 24 April 2025
Start Time: 1.00pm
Day: Thursday
First Lesson Duration: 02:00
Total Weeks: 1
Location
Bolsover ACE Centre
Castle Street
Bolsover
S44 6PP
01629 537912