Introducing Makaton in Early Years Settings

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This early years training course supports practitioners to use Makaton effectively.
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Helping children communicate needs, emotions, and choices while strengthening inclusive practice, communication confidence, and safeguarding awareness in nursery environments.
  • Video time: 40.02 minutes
  • Modules: 8 Bitesize Videos
  • Assessments: 8 MCQ 
  • Level: Foundation

Course Details 

All courses on EYFS Training Hub are written and developed by
RQF/Ofqual certified trainers with extensive early years leadership expertise.
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Learning Outcomes 

This course builds knowledge of communication and Makaton in early years practice.
• understand how communication develops in early childhood
• recognise how Makaton supports understanding and expression
• explore how signs and symbols reinforce spoken language
• identify opportunities to use Makaton in daily routines
• develop awareness of inclusive communication strategies
• build confidence in supporting children with different communication needs

Professional Benefits of Taking This Course 

This course supports practical improvements in everyday nursery practice.
 •increased confidence using signs alongside spoken language
• improved ability to recognise and respond to communication needs
• stronger inclusion of children with speech and language differences
• enhanced support for emotional expression and behaviour understanding
• improved consistency across team communication approaches
• strengthened safeguarding culture through clearer communication

Who This Course Is For 

This course is designed for early years professionals working with young children.
• nursery practitioners and early years educators
• teaching assistants and support staff
• childminders and childcare professionals
• nursery managers and room leaders
• SENDCos and practitioners supporting additional needs

Compliance & Certification 

This course supports professional development within early years practice.
• aligns with EYFS communication and language principles
• supports inclusive practice and child-centred approaches
• reflects safeguarding awareness linked to communication
• supports early years safeguarding CPD development
• provides a certificate of completion for professional records
• reinforces best practice in supporting communication and wellbeing

Course Modules

This course is structured into bitesize modules, designed to stop, start and revisit, 
each followed by a multiple choice quiz to promote learning and understanding.
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