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Key Word Signing System - An Introduction (Using Signalong)

Signalong - Introductory Course

Learn how to sign and practice using up to 150 keyword signs in this supportive and interactive workshop for learners who are supporting children or learners  with Special Educational Needs or Disabilities (SEND) and/or communication difficulties but are new or relatively new to sign supported communication.  The signalong Introductory Course is suitable for practitioners from a range of early years' and school based settings, including pre-school settings as well practitioners from health, the lifelong learning or care sector, and parents of children or young people with SEND and/or communication difficulties.

The Introductory Course will cover philosophy and methodology of Signalong, with leaners learning about a total communication approach, keyword signing, the signing window, placement of signs, how to form name signs, classic and additional handshapes and how to perform up to 150 keyword signs from the Signalong vocabulary. An introduction to generalisation and symbolic understanding within the context of introducing keyword Signalong signs will also be provided along with the skills to read and produce a sign from any Signalong Manual. 

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Start date: 30/09/2025

Course code
PTC773225T/1/A1
Location
Truro College
Duration
3 wk
Start time
18:00 - 21:00
Fee
£60
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Start date: 27/01/2026

Course code
PTC773225T/1/B1
Location
Truro College
Duration
3 wk
Start time
18:00 - 21:00
Fee
£60
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Start date: 05/05/2026

Course code
PTC773225T/1/C1
Location
Truro College
Duration
3 wk
Start time
18:00 - 21:00
Fee
£60
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