‘Communication requires more than just an exchange of words. When done correctly, it builds bonds and improves trust. The training has allowed me to not make assumptions about what somebody is thinking. I feel I am now more able to listen to what someone is telling me and summarise and feedback this information accurately.’ 

(Particpant Manchester training) 

‘I was a very skeptical convert to Talking Mats now Talking Mats is our team’s second language’ 

(Team leader Perth and Kinross Council) 

These are just 2 quotes from participants who have completed our Foundation Training, but the page could have been filled with testimonials. We get such enthusiastic feedback that it would be wrong not to share it!  We are very pleased to confirm that 

• we have 2 new venues for our Face to Face Foundation Training for 2025,  

• and we have increased the number of delegates we can support on our Online Foundation Training,  

This will allow us to welcome more participants into the Talking Mats community.

Foundation Training 

Face to Face: 

We have 2 new venues for our ever-popular face to face training; 

Glasgow – Robertson House, Bath Street.  February 25^th  

London – Royal College of Speech and Language Therapy Headquarters, April 8^th  

This is in addition to our course in Manchester at the St Thomas Centre, February 6^th. 

Courses run from 9.30am to 4.30pm and with lunch and refreshments provided.

Jess Lane will deliver the training in Glasgow and London. 

Laura Holmes will deliver the training in Manchester.

To find out more about what is involved in the one day course and the venues . 

Online: 

We have increased the number of participants able to take part in our online Foundation Training and as always support is provided by a Talking Mats Tutor to guide you through the modules to gain your certificate.  These courses have a start date every month: 

• January 6^th 

• February 4^th 

• March 4^th  

• April 1^st  

There are various options to choose from when booking training, from training only to training with resource pack.  Our website shop shows all the options in one place.   

Finally, let’s have one more quote about the impact of Talking Mats from a young person who worked with his clinician to help him in school; 

“when I see my mat I understand myself more”