Portage is a home-visiting educational service for pre-school children with additional support needs and their families.
News & Events
- 11th March 2010
- Kidz in the Middle Exhibition
- Ricoh Arena, 71 Phoenix Way, Coventry.CV6 6GE
This is a free exhibition, and one of the largest totally dedicated to disabled children, their families and carers, and the professional who work with them
Information on mobility, seating, beds, communication, access, education, toys, transports, style, sensory, sports, leisure and much more....
Many companies that exhibit at the "Kidz" events have chosen our exhibitions to launch new equipment and products, so make sure you visit all the stands. The company representatives are often experts in their field and usually have solutions to what may seem like unmanageable problems. So, do take the opportunity to pick their brains.
There is more reason than ever to visit "Kidz in the Middle" with the Government investing £340million in equipment and wheelchair services, short breaks and palliative care for children with disabilities. To support Government agenda and new for "Kidz in the Middle" we have a significant area solely dedicated to leisure activities, with a sports arena where children can participate in inclusive activities. We are working in partnership with John Moores University in Liverpool and local recreation services to deliver these exciting activities.
We have some excellent speakers presenting our FREE seminars sessions proving you with information on best practice, new research and good practical advice. There will also be a series of FREE seminars specifically aimed at P.E teachers and leisure centre staff, providing a range of strategies and resources to include disabled children in sports activities. For our professional visitors, certificates of attendance will be available to support their continued professional development. Children and parents are very welcome to attend. The full timetable for seminars will be available shortly.
For more information on any of our Kidz events, or to order your visitors’ FREE entry tickets contact the organiser:- Disabled Living on 0161 214 5959 email info@kidzupnorth.co.uk website www.kidzinthemiddle.co.uk
- 16th March 2010
- Early Childhood Forum (ECF) Conference
- America Square Conference Centre, London
Black Sheep, Snow White and Hot Cross Buns: exploring equality and diversity in early years services
- 22nd March 2010
- South West Regional Networking Day
- Exeter University, Exeter
This day is an opportunity for Portage services in the region to come together to hear about work being undertaken by the NPA on their behalf, to network with neighbouring services and take time to share issues and developments within their services.
Specific topics which will be introduced on the day are:
☺ Findings from the research undertaken into Early Support Key-working within Portage services
☺ Findings of the working party looking into service responses to 'Why don't families use Portage?'
☺ Inclusion, Equality and Diversity in Portage
☺ Round table networking session on issues that matter to you!
There will be no charge as the day is part of the NPA/DCSF project and lunch will be provided. Directions to venue: http://www.exeter.ac.uk/visit/directions/streatham
Specific topics which will be introduced on the day are:
☺ Findings from the research undertaken into Early Support Key-working within Portage services
☺ Findings of the working party looking into service responses to 'Why don't families use Portage?'
☺ Inclusion, Equality and Diversity in Portage
☺ Round table networking session on issues that matter to you!
There will be no charge as the day is part of the NPA/DCSF project and lunch will be provided. Directions to venue: http://www.exeter.ac.uk/visit/directions/streatham
To book a place contact:
Elaine Hardy, Admin Officer, Portsmouth Portage Service, Connaught Lane, Off Jubilee Ave Paulsgrove Portsmouth PO6 4QW
For information contact: Sharon Ensor, Portage Manager/Regional Rep
tel: 023 92326677
- 25th March 2010
- London & SE Region Networking Day
- Friends House, 173 Euston Road, London, NW1 2BJ
The content of this day is the same as the one above in Exeter and runs from 9.30 - 3.30
To book a place contact Ruth Norman
tel: 0207 138 1315
email: ruth.norman@lewisham.gov.uk
- 26th March 2010
- NPA Board Meeting
- Light Hall School, Birmingham
- June 2010
- NPA Board Meeting
- Light Hall School, Birmingham
Regular NPA Board Meeting
Dtae to be decided
- 10th September 2010
- NPA Board Meeting
- Light Hall School, Birmingham
- 24th/25th/26th September 2010
- Annual NPA Conference
- Hilton Hotel Northampton
Annual NPA Conference - The highlight of the NPA calendar, families, children and professionals involved in Portage will enjoy a full and varied programme of seminars, displays and keynote speakers. Excellent creche facilities.
- 26th November 2010(TBC)
- NPA Board Meeting
- Light School Hall, Birmingham
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