Communication courses available
A range of different communication courses are currently available in the Harlow, Ongar, Stansted, Thaxted, areas with Communication courses offered at different levels: Inclusive Communication, Baby Signing, Signalong, & Lip Reading.
For more details or to enrol contact Nola Marshall on 01279 43623 or email at nola.marshall@essex.gov.uk
Inclusive Communication Introduction
An introduction to the principles of inclusive communication and tools that will help improve communication with people with learning disabilities. Free
Code Date Time Weeks Cost Location
FR6D71 Saturday 02/03/2013 10:00-13:15 1 Free ACL Harlow
FR4C56 Thursday 21/03/2013 18:30-21:30 1 Free ACL Harlow
FR6A70 Saturday 27/04/2013 13:00-16:00 1 Free ACL Harlow
Baby Signing Introduction
This course is ideal for those who would like to learn how to communicate with their child before s/he is able to talk and also for mothers-to-be, parents, carers, childminders or anyone who wants to learn about baby-signing. Babies are welcome. Free
Code Date Time Weeks Cost Location
FSP4A53 Thursday 07/02/2013 10:00-12:00 1 Free ACL Stansted
FTX4A52 Thursday 07/03/2013 10:00-12:00 1 Free ACL Thaxted
BON4A22 Thursday 09/05/2013 10:00-12:00 1 Free ACL Ongar
Signalong Introduction
Have you always wanted to learn to sign but didn’t have the time? Come along to the Introduction to Signalong Workshop and learn in a fun, relaxed and informal way. This session will give you the basics that you need to be able to sign day-to-day conversations with people with learning disabilities.
Code Date Time Weeks Cost Location
FR6B50 Saturday 02/03/2013 13:30-16:30 1 £25 ACL Harlow
FR4C55 Thursday 14/03/2013 18:30-21:30 1 £25 ACL Harlow
FR4C57 Thursday 28/03/2013 18:30-21:30 1 £25 ACL Harlow
FR6B70 Saturday 27/04/2013 13:30-16:30 1 £25 ACL Harlow
Signalong Foundation
This course is a follow-on for those who have completed the Signalong Introduction.
Extra charge will be £25 for the manual, and £5 for a Signalong Certificate if required.
Code Date Time Weeks Cost Location
FR6D72 Saturday 20/04/2013 10:00-16:00 1 £55/£25 ACL Harlow
FR4C58 Thursdays 18 & 25/04/2013 18:30-21:30 2 £55/£25 ACL Harlow
Lip Reading Beginners for learners with hearing impairment
For hearing-impaired learners who wish to develop basic lip-reading skills and communication strategies. You will also be offered advice on assistive devices and information on some of the organisations which help people with an acquired hearing loss.
Code Date Time Weeks Cost Location
FR5A05 Friday 19/04/2013 10:00-12:00, 5 £25 ACL Harlow
British Sign Language Courses are also offered, please contact us for further details
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