Training Calendar

Supporting use of the NPA Core Competencies

A series of regional focus days have been held, which form an essential part of the NPA framework for quality assuring use of the materials. Those attending received a master copy NPA certificate (dated for the year) which they can issue to Portage home visitors in their service who complete the Core Competencies.

Portage Curriculum for Professional Development

The Portage Curriculum for Professional Development is designed for experienced Portage personnel, parents or professionals, and covers a range of topics.

This aspect of training was previously known as Advanced Portage Training. It is delivered in modular form, typically at national or regional level. Modules are currently available in the following areas:

ASD - working with children who have social communication difficulties/autism spectrum disorders.

PMLD - working with children who have profound and multiple (complex physical and sensory) needs

URCCB - Understanding and Responding to Children's Challenging Behaviour. This module was written in 2008 to replace the module previously offered and was funded from the NPA/DCSF project. It builds on aspects of the behaviour module in the Portage Basic Workshop.

Portage Basic Workshops

The following PBWs use the curriculum revised in 2004 by the NPA and are delivered by presenters who are Accredited or Senior Accredited Trainers with the NPA. Those where places are supported by the NPA/DfE project are indicated by an *

Advertising Portage Basic Workshops

NPA Accredited Trainers can advertise their workshops by emailing details (in Word format) through the link below. Please ensure that you include

• name of service
• dates
• name of Accredited Trainer(s)
• address of venue
• cost
• contact details