Become a Makaton Trainer

Help others communicate with confidence

Do you already use Makaton in your role?

Would you like to train others in your setting or sector?

Are you ready to lead inclusive communication in your workplace or community?

Becoming a Makaton Trainer means you can deliver approved Makaton training to your colleagues and team. Whether you work in healthcare, education, wellbeing, early years, or emergency response, this pathway helps you embed Makaton across your organisation.

Why become a Makaton Trainer?

  • Share your knowledge and passion for inclusive communication
  • Train your colleagues to support people more confidently
  • Improve communication across your service, organisation or community
  • Support more people to feel seen, heard and understood

What will you learn?

You'll gain the skills to:

  • Deliver a subject-specific Makaton For…workshop within your workplace such as Early Years or General Wellbeing
  • Support learners with different levels of experience and confidence
  • Embed signing and symbol use in real-world scenarios relevant to your field
  • Promote consistency, clarity, and inclusive communication through Makaton

Who can apply?

You will need to:

  • Have completed Makaton Levels 1 and 2
  • Be passionate about inclusive communication
  • Be committed to training and supporting colleagues in your workplace

How it works

  • Book a Pre-Course Consultation with a Makaton Tutor to check your Level 1 and 2 knowledge.

If successful, you'll be offered a place on the Trainer Induction Course.

  • Receive your course materials and take part in a meet-and-greet session, where you’ll be set some tasks and introduced to the 3-day course format.
  • Attend the 3-day Trainer Induction Course (available online!)
  • Complete a follow-up signing assessment and final assessment day.
  • Celebrate your results and join the Makaton Trainer community! You can now deliver Makaton workshops to others in your organisation.

What does it cost?

  • Pre‑consultation: £300 + VAT
  • Training, assessments & certification: £1,500 + VAT

Ready to become a Makaton Trainer?

Every sign makes a difference

Join a growing network of Makaton Trainers making communication more inclusive across a wide range of roles and services.

Questions? Email [email protected]