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Makaton awareness: Taster session for museums  Tuesday 5 December, 10am-12pm  Are you interested in finding out more about Makaton and learning some useful everyday words to use in your museum?  About this training  According to The Makaton Charity, over 100,000 children and adults use Makaton symbols and signs, either as their main method of communication or a way to support speech. This includes young children and people with learning disabilities.   The Makaton Charity explain that, “Makaton is a unique language programme that uses symbols, signs and speech to enable people to communicate. It supports the development of essential communication skills such as attention and listening, comprehension, memory, recall and organisation of language and expression.”  During this virtual introduction session, The Makaton Charity trainer will:  provide general information about Makaton and how it may be used in different settings to support language development and communication, enable attendees to learn approximately 30 useful everyday signs and symbols, alongside 12 more words which have been tailored for museum settings. This virtual training session will be delivered over two hours by The Makaton Charity.  Who should attend?  This training is aimed at staff at museums, galleries and heritage sites who are interested in making their organisations more welcoming to Makaton users.  Please note this session is now sold out. Add your name to the waiting list if you are interested. If we have enough interest we will schedule an additional session that we will notify you about.

This specialist training is required for anyone in charge of a Junior Section or Company Camp/Holiday. This course is being held online over two evenings, attendance at both parts is required. Open to any BBUK Leaders who have fully completed the registration process. Safeguarding and Managing Risk e-learning modules must be completed prior to attending the training course. By the end of the course you will be able to: Identify the key elements in the preparation phase of a residential. Set realistic aims for the event in consultation with children and young people. Plan and deliver a high-quality programme at a residential. Carry out effective risk assessments for residentials. Understand the importance of maintaining professional boundaries during settings such as residentials, events, and activities outside of BB weekly sessions. Recognise the importance of maintaining safe and appropriate boundaries with children and young people during residentials. Understand and meet the needs of children and young people away from home. Contribute to positive working relationships with adult colleagues. Renewal of certification is required every five years, which can be done by attending the course or submitting logfiles of residentials attended to UKHQ.

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