{"id":19360,"date":"2026-02-12T10:17:38","date_gmt":"2026-02-12T10:17:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/eycs\/?p=19360"},"modified":"2026-02-12T10:17:38","modified_gmt":"2026-02-12T10:17:38","slug":"portage-workshop-a-small-steps-approach-to-learning-for-children-with-send-12-13-may-exeter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/eycs\/portage-workshop-a-small-steps-approach-to-learning-for-children-with-send-12-13-may-exeter\/","title":{"rendered":"Portage workshop – a small steps approach to learning for children with SEND – 12 & 13 May – Exeter"},"content":{"rendered":"

We are excited to let you know that the Portage workshop is back!<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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.\u00a0Central to the course are the \u2018Portage Principles\u2019 and the \u2018Three Circle Model of Portage\u2019.<\/p>\n

Who can attend?<\/h2>\n

The training is suitable for: Early Years Inclusion Practitioners, Early Years Practitioners, SENCOs, Parents\/Carers, Family Hub staff, Foundation Stage Practitioners.<\/p>\n

Dates:<\/h2>\n