Confident kids is amazing. Not only do they run courses but also have Facebook groups where you are able to draw from the experiences of the Confident Kids Leader as well as other practitioners, parents and professionals within their groups. I personally attended the level 1 and 2 Makaton courses run by Sarah which were AMAZING! I enjoyed them so much I signed up for the level 3 course as well. The support and expertise that Sarah shares with everyone through Confident Kids is phenomenal!
I had the pleasure of meeting Sarah when I attended her level 1 and 2 Makaton courses. She has continued to mentor me in my Makaton studies (and general parenting communication skills) and I very much look forward to joining her in her upcoming level 3 course. Sarah has such a beautiful, encouraging teaching style, her classes are informal and humorous which makes what she teaches stick and she shares great anecdotes to help us remember the signs and symbols. Sarah is obviously so passionate about her subject and that is very infectious. I would strongly recommend Confident Kids to anyone wishing to learn Makaton either as a beginner or someone looking to refresh their skills.
Juliet - Mum to 2 year old twins
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