Date: Friday 26th February 2027

Venue: The Priory Rooms, Quaker Meeting House, 40 Bull Street, Birmingham, B4 6AF

We are very pleased to be offering another Development Day in November this year for practitioners to come together in a stimulating environment to learn and share. 

Registration will be open from 10.00am and the day will close at 4.00pm. A timetable of the day can be found here :  NPA Development Day Timetable 2027 (34.73 KB)

This year’s Keynote speech Beyond Inclusion: Creating Cultures Where Every Child Matters Delivered by Cheryl Warren.

, there will be an opportunity to attend another 2 seminars on a range of topics and spend time networking with colleagues.

The seminars on offer are:-

• A.         The Ingredients of a Super Sensory Story, Delivered by: Dr Joanna Grace, The Sensory Projects

  B.         Making Every Minute Count: Child-Centred Portage Visits and Meaningful Assessment, Delivered by: Emma Pinnock and Stephen Kilgour, Essential Education Group and Tapestry

  C.         Communication Beyond the Playroom: Supporting Interaction Through Everyday Routines, Delivered by: Dipaley Patel, Happy Chatters

  D.         The Parent Behind the Child: Supporting Confidence, Resilience and Wellbeing in Portage Delivered by: Sue Atkins – Childhood & Parenting Expert

    

For further details of the seminars and presenters, as well as our booking terms and conditions, please download the Conference information document here:  NPA Development Day - Speaker Information 2027 (54.17 KB)

You will then need to complete and return a copy of the  2027 Booking Form Seminar & Networking choices (41.38 KB)

Earlybird offer if booked by 18^th December 2026:

Members £140+VAT / Non-members £185+VAT

Prices include lunch and refreshments.

Bookings after 18^th December 2026:

Members £150+VAT / Non-members £195+VAT

Prices include lunch and refreshments.

**PLACES ARE LIMITED**

Booking & Seminar Choice Forms should be returned to conference@portage.org.uk. 

We do hope you are able to join us!