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Children’s Key Word Sign Training – Schools
Designed for Schools
This page outlines training for Schools. For training tailored to allied health, early learning services, families, libraries and other child-focused settings, please click here.
This Children’s Key Word Sign training is designed for Schools, both mainstream and Special Schools. For mainstream schools we highly recommend Prep and Year 1 teachers and inclusion support staff participate.
Your CKWS Foundation
This practical training session builds understanding, confidence and immediate application of Children’s Key Word Sign (CKWS) across routines, play and everyday practice.
Schools begin in different places. Some are just starting, others are building confidence or supporting new staff.
We’re here to support your team without judgement, with practical strategies to help everyone start or get back to signing with confidence.
What You’ll Learn
✔ What CKWS is and why it works
✔ How to use Key Word Sign alongside speech
✔ Over 100 signs
✔ Core vocabulary designed for School settings
✔ Practical strategies for using sign in routines, play and interactions with students
✔ How to confidently begin embedding CKWS across your school
Who This Training Is For
✔ Schools new to CKWS
✔ Teams needing a refresh or confidence boost
✔ New or onboarding teachers
✔ Schools wanting consistent use across the team
Training for your School
For schools getting started or building consistency across the team
- Introductory School Resource Pack + digital resources
- Training for up to 10 participants
- Lanyard flashcards for each participant
- Practical 3-hour hands-on workshop
- Implementation strategies you can use immediately
Resources Included
Physical Resources
- A3 Classroom Key Word Signs Poster
- A5 School Core Vocabulary Book
- 10 x Communication Boards with Key Word Signs
- School Lanyard Flashcards (per participant)
Digital Resources
- Recap of introductory CKWS training
- Caregiver portal with CKWS information and sign tutorials
- Sign tutorials, song videos with sign videos
- Ongoing access to support materials
Delivery Options
Training can be delivered:
✔ In person at your service*
✔ Live online
Session format options:
✔ One full 3-hour session
✔ Two 1.5-hour sessions
Pricing – inc GST
Training – $1980
Additional participants – $88 per person
Purchase
* In person training incurs travel costs. Travel is calculated from our main office on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland
** A Signing Star is a person or service that has already engaged in our training.
All pricing is inclusive of GST
Still unsure? Contact us, we are happy to help.
E: mail@sunshinesignandsing.com.au
P: 0431335391
