Learn Makaton at Derwen College
Communication is one of the most important skills we need in life, so it is essential that Makaton users can communicate their needs to those who support them each day.
Do you live or work with children or adults who use Makaton to communicate?
Makaton is a unique communication programme that uses symbols (pictures), signs (gestures) and speech. It supports the development of essential communication skills such as attention and listening, comprehension, memory, recall and organisation of language and expression.
Upcoming training dates
You can see the dates of the upcoming workshops below.
All training takes place in-person at our Gobowen campus near Oswestry.
Email for any enquiries or call 01691 661234 for more information.
Level 1 workshops
Makaton training begins with the Level 1 workshop. You need to complete this level before you progress on to Level 2 training.
Wednesday 20 and Wednesday 27 January 2027
Level 1
(over two weeks)
5.30pm–8.30pm, Wednesday 20 and Wednesday 27 January 2027
You will need to attend both weeks to complete the workshop.
Level 2 workshops
You need to complete Level 1 Makaton training before you progress to Level 2.
9.00am–4.00pm, Saturday 6 February 2027
Level 2 workshop
(one-day session)
9.00am–4.00pm, Saturday 6 February 2027.
Makaton For... workshops
Makaton For… workshops are stand-alone specialist sessions.
No previous experience of Makaton is necessary to attend the Makaton For… workshops.
Dentistry
Makaton For... Dentistry
1.30pm–4.30pm, Friday 6 November 2026.
This workshop is ideal for anyone working in dentistry who want to enhance their communication, and ease anxiety of patients with learning disabilities.
Learning Disability Teams
Makaton For... Learning Disability Teams
5.30pm–8.30pm, Wednesday 18 November 2026.
This workshop is ideal for anyone working with people with a learning disability.
Early Years Settings
Makaton For... Early Years Settings
5.30pm–8.30pm, Wednesday 3 March 2027.
This workshop is ideal for anyone working with young children.