Training
Moving and Handling
We offer a limited number of courses over the year.
Dates will be advertised on this page.
Free places are limited and costings vary according to school status and places required.
There are occasions when places may become available within LZW own INSET delivery
contact office@lzwschool.co.uk for attention of M&H team
The next Moving and Handling training course will be held on:
Date: Friday 21st June 2024
Time: 9am - 12pm
Please fill in the training application form below and return to office@lzwschool.co.uk for attention of M&H team.
Makaton
Makaton is a training language programme using signs and symbols to help people communicate. Training courses are available for family members, carers and workers who are interested or need to use Makaton at home or in their work. LZW school will offer a limited number of courses per year. Free spaces will be limited and costs vary dependent on school status and spaces required.
Makaton Beginners course - Luton schools & EY provisions
Free* 6 Week Evening Course - Delivered by qualified Makaton tutor.
Outcomes:
To be familiar and confident to use Makaton confidently in basic daily interactions.
To enable practitioners to enhance communication and understanding of children with SEND and EAL.
As there are limited places on the course, we aim to prioritise those who will have the most practical impact.
Course dates and time:
Autumn term, beginner course 1:
The course is a Makaton beginners’ course for local school staff and parents.
Dates:
Monday 4th, 11th, 18th 25th November 2024
Monday 2nd, 9th December 20024
Time: 5:00pm-7:00pm
Spring term, beginner course 2:
The course is a Makaton beginner course for local school staff and parents.
Dates:
Monday 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th January 2025
Monday 3rd, 10th February 2025
Time: 5:00pm-7:00pm
Course participants: Certification requires attendance to all sessions and completion of course feedback form.
Closing date: Once course is full (15 places) or 2 weeks before start date.
Venue: Lady Zia Wernher School, Strangers Way, LU4 9ND
Access through main gate, the course entrance is the main entrance at the front of the school.
*Fees are covered by LZW school outreach provision
To book a place download booking form below and
return to makaton@lzwschool.co.uk