Portage workshop – a small steps approach to learning for children with SEND – 12 & 13 May – Exeter
We are excited to let you know that the Portage workshop is back!
This is a certificated training course delivered by National Portage Association Accredited Trainers. The workshop will be delivered over 2 days, face to face at a venue. You will need to attend all the sessions to meet the standards.
The Portage Workshop is an introduction to the Portage Approach to working with children with additional needs and their families. The workshop is suitable for anyone interested in finding out more about the Portage model, including early years practitioners, therapists and parents. The NPA has set standards for minimum workshop content and length.
Portage is a home education service for pre-school children with special educational needs. This workshop will look at ways in which to support both a child with special educational needs and their family. The principles and strategies discussed are easily transferable to the early years setting. Central to the course are the ‘Portage Principles’ and the ‘Three Circle Model of Portage’.
Who can attend?
The training is suitable for: Early Years Inclusion Practitioners, Early Years Practitioners, SENCOs, Parents/Carers, Family Hub staff, Foundation Stage Practitioners.
Dates:
- Tues 12 and Weds 13 May 2026 (9.15am – 4.15pm) – County Hall, Exeter
Plus a follow up session on Thurs 25 June 2026 (9.30am – 11.30am) via Microsoft Teams.
How to book:
Book your place through the Devon Education Services Shop: Early Years and Childcare: Portage workshop – a small steps approach to learning for children with SEND | DES
You will need a Shop account in order to book. You can register for a Shop account here, if you haven’t already got one: Shop registration page | DES
Cost: £50 pp*
*parents – 2 fully funded places – please contact: eywd@devon.gov.uk
