Licensed Makaton Training for Families, Professionals and Organisations

Whether you're learning Makaton for the first time or developing your existing skills, we offer licensed workshops to help you communicate with confidence.

Based in Thornbury, we deliver face-to-face workshops across Bristol, South Gloucestershire and the surrounding areas, alongside online workshops available throughout the UK.

Whether you're booking as an individual or arranging training for your team, we'd love to help you find the right workshop. 

Explore Our Training

Whether you're looking for an introduction to Makaton, Core Workshop training or specialist courses, you'll find something to suit your needs.

Choose a training category from the menu above to discover what's available.

Why Train with Us?

Better Communication Together CIC is a not-for-profit community interest company.
Every booking helps widen access to licensed Makaton training by supporting subsidised places for people who might otherwise be unable to attend. By booking a spot on a workshop or organising whole-team training, you're not only building your own Makaton skills - you're also supporting a social enterprise that champions inclusive communication and helps Makaton users feel seen, heard, and understood in everyday life. Thank you for helping us make communication accessible for all.

When you train with us you'll benefit from:

• Friendly and flexible – our sessions are welcoming and tailored to your needs.
• Affordable – reasonably priced so learning is accessible to everyone.
• Practical – real-life strategies you can use straight away.

Why You Can Trust Our Training:

• 40 years using Makaton in schools, care settings and community groups.
• Parent of a Makaton user, giving lived experience alongside professional expertise.
• Tutor Training Facilitator for The Makaton Charity.
• Advisor on the use of Makaton for children's television.
• Author of two Makaton picture books.
• Trusted to deliver training for organisations across healthcare, education, local government, visitor attractions, charities and the voluntary sector. We've had the privilege of working with organisations such as Bristol City Council, Bristol Royal Hospital for Children, Children's Hospice South West, The Bristol Hippodrome, Bristol Zoo, Noah's Ark, Longleat and WWT Slimbridge, Singing Hands, Electric Umbrella, Lucy Lost-it, Gympanzees and Flamingo Chicks, alongside many schools, nurseries, care providers and community groups.

Choose the workshop that's right for you

Flexible Learning

Whether you're booking as an individual or arranging training for your team, we offer flexible learning options.

• Face-to-face workshops across the South West of England, Bristol, South Gloucestershire and the surrounding areas.
• Online workshops available throughout the UK.
• In-house training for organisations.

Subsidised Places Available

We believe communication is for everyone.Thanks to the support of our community and partner organisations, we’re able to offer a limited number of subsidised places on some public Level 1 workshops for:

People on low income
Unpaid carers
Volunteers or those facing barriers to training

If cost is a concern, please get in touch in confidence - we're happy to help where we can. Discounts between levels are also available for individuals. 

Ready to Book? 

Whether you're looking to book a public workshop or arrange training for your team, we'd love to help. Get in touch to discuss your requirements or browse our upcoming workshops. Contact us