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Foundation Training: Face to Face

Talking Mats is delighted to say that our face to face training is now taking place at three different locations around the UK: Manchester, Glasgow, and London. We are also waiting to confirm a Birmingham venue for 2026.

This one day course is perfect for anyone who would like to learn how to effectively use the award-winning Talking Mats framework to better support those with communication difficulties.

During the course you will learn what Talking Mats are and who can use them. You will also learn about the evidence to support them, and how using them can be beneficial for both the listener and the thinker. During interactive sessions you will watch and reflect on videos, get a chance to practice and reflect on your Talking Mats use, and think about how you will use Talking Mats creatively in your own practice.

Manchester

St Thomas Centre
Ardwick Green North
Manchester
M12 6FZ

For more information for visitors to the St Thomas Centre, click here.

Glasgow

The Robertson Trust
152 Bath Street
Glasgow
G2 4TB

For more information for visitors to The Robertson Trust, click here.

London

The Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
2-3 White Hart Yard
London
SE1 1NX

Manchester

Tuesday 25th November 2025 9.30am-4.30pm

Tuesday 13th January 2026 9.30am-4.30pm

Tuesday 1st December 2026 9.30am-4.30pm

Glasgow

Tuesday 9th September 2025 9:30am – 4:30pm

Tuesday 10th February 2026 9.30am-4.30pm

Tuesday 15th September 2026 9.30am-4.30pm

Birmingham

Date / venue TBC

London

Tuesday 14th October 2025 9:30am – 4:30pm

Tuesday 14th April 2026 9.30am-4.30pm

Tuesday 13th October 2026 9.30am-4.30pm

Please book your place through our shop.

Once you have booked your place, one of our team will be in touch to get more details including any accessibility or dietary requirements.

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