Communicate SLT CIC

Would you like Makaton Early Years training for yourself, your team, nursery, school or Multi-Academy Trust?

Communicate SLT CIC are delighted to offer this taining for our customers.

This training is designed for early years professionals who want to create calm, engaging, and inclusive environments where every child can thrive. Makaton provides a powerful way to help children connect, express themselves, and feel understood—even before they are able to speak.

Course Details
• Total duration: 3 hours
• Delivered as 2 x 1.5-hour interactive online workshops via Microsoft Teams
• Sessions take place across two evenings
• Attendance at both sessions is required

Available Dates – choose either to attend in…
July 2026
• Wednesday 1st July, 6:30pm – 8:00pm
• Wednesday 8th July, 6:30pm – 8:00pm
Or
October 2026
• Wednesday 1st October, 6:30pm – 8:00pm
• Wednesday 8th October, 6:30pm – 8:00pm

Cost
The course fee is £48, which includes an official Makaton printed manual and a certificate of attendance delivered to you. You will also receive a certificate of attendance for your CPD file. Please note that payment is taken as part of the booking process.

👉 To find out more and book your place visit– https://communicate-slt.org.uk/virtual-training/

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch—we’d be happy to help.

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Below are the assessment results from a young girl attending a Blackpool Academy, before (in turquoise) and after (in orange) intervention with an SLT Assistant.
Before she had severely delayed vocab and grammar, and delayed phonology, after she was 'within normal limits', i.e. doing well for her age.
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