Torbay Portage Workshop

Torbay Portage Workshop, the workshop will run for 2 days 5th November & 6th November 2026, there will be a follow up session which will take place on the 11th December 2026.

The course will be run by Annette Smith (NPA Accredited Trainer) 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. 

For more information please contact Torbay Portage directly.

 

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, National Participants £100 and Internal Staff Free

When: 

Thursday, November 5, 2026 to Friday, December 11, 2026

Where: 

Torbay Council, Learning Academy Large Training room (GF202) Ground Floor Torquay Town Hall Castle Circus TORQUAY TQ2 3DR

Organiser name: 

Annette Smith

Phone number: 

07741 296518

Email address: 

annette.smith@torbay.gov.uk

Event / course type: 

Portage Workshop