Torbay Portage Workshop

Torbay Portage Workshop, the workshop will run for 2 days 20th November & 21st November 2025, there will be a follow up session which will take place on the 12th December 2025

The course will be run by Judith Thomasr (NPA Accredited Trainer) Annette Smith (TT) and Sarah Moore

This certified course is for early years practitioners, health colleagues, family hub practitioners and portage home visitors needing to complete the NPA workshop.  It is a 2-day face to face course with a follow up session held online.  Tea, coffee and refreshments will be provided.  We offer a warm welcome with the opportunity for a professional dialogue and sharing of practice. 

To book a space on the course , please email annette.smith@torbay.gov.uk

Any questions about the course can be email Annette Smith.

Event location

What people say

"Using the (Portage) Principles in practice and sharing them has helped change perspectives and encourage positive change for school/nursery staff, parents, families and the child. The (Portage) principles inform my practice on a daily basis."
Trainee Educational Psychologist, Liverpool 

"I feel that overall my approach to working with children has changed…Portage has taught me (to) acknowledge the small steps children make to reach each aim. I have incorporated aspects of Portage in my work."
Early Years Worker, Cheshire West

Event details

Local Parents Free,Local Participants £30, Local Participants £70, National Participants £70, Other Participants £70

When: 

Thursday, November 20, 2025 to Friday, December 12, 2025

Where: 

Torbay Council, Tor Hill House, Fourth Floor South, Castle Circus, Torquay, TQ2 5QW

Organiser name: 

Annette Smith

Phone number: 

07741296518

Email address: 

annette.smith@torbay.gov.uk

Event / course type: 

Portage Workshop