Makaton Training

All the FAQ's to do with Makaton Training and becoming a Tutor / Trainer

How do I become a Makaton Signing for Babies Trainer?
Please see the article: MSBF – Trainer/Tutor Early Years Settings Alternative    
Wed, 28 Jan, 2026 at 5:23 PM
Can I do online training from a different country?
Makaton in the UK is designed for British culture and uses signs drawn from British Sign Language (BSL).  When Makaton is used in other countries it needs ...
Tue, 17 Feb, 2026 at 3:42 PM
Should I become a Makaton Tutor or Trainer?
Become a Tutor or Trainer Delivering Makaton curriculum workshops is rewarding. If you are considering how you can further help your communities embed Maka...
Thu, 5 Feb, 2026 at 11:44 AM
Should I learn Makaton or BSL?
"Sign Language" in this country typically means British Sign Language (BSL). which is the naturally evolved language of the Deaf community in the...
Tue, 17 Feb, 2026 at 4:13 PM
Help Finding Training
Help Finding Training / Using the ‘Find Training’ Search / Can’t Find Training    Step 1: Navigate to the ‘Find Training’ page    Step...
Tue, 17 Feb, 2026 at 2:33 PM
How to Access the DLK Certificate
Your Digital Learning Kit (DLK) includes a Certificate of Attendance for you to complete yourself when you have finished the workshop training.   If you...
Tue, 17 Feb, 2026 at 3:39 PM
How to Access your Digital Learning Kit (DLK)
Click on the Digital Learning Kit button on the Makaton website homepage:  On the next screen, Create a Login by entering your name, email address, and c...
Tue, 17 Feb, 2026 at 4:34 PM
What Training Should I do?
Not sure which workshop is best for you?  Visit the Learn Makaton pages on the website and click on each training programme in the list below ‘How do I lear...
Tue, 17 Feb, 2026 at 3:48 PM
Do I need to start at Level 1?
The Core Makaton training journey is staged and cumulative, following the Core Vocabulary which covers the signs and symbols for increasingly wide-ranging ...
Wed, 18 Feb, 2026 at 9:19 AM
Group Training
Our Workplace Training Team can arrange for a licensed Tutor to deliver private training for your group or staff team, either online or face to face/on-sit...
Tue, 17 Feb, 2026 at 5:00 PM