Portage Workshop Supports Children with SEND

Training event focuses on small steps learning approach

A two-day workshop aimed at professionals working with young children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) has been announced. The event, which includes a follow-up session, is designed to provide practical guidance based on the National Portage Association’s core curriculum.

Workshop details

The workshop is open to anyone involved in supporting young children with additional needs or disabilities, including educators, health professionals, and family members. It focuses on the Portage approach, a recognised method that emphasises small, manageable steps in learning and development.

Participants will have the opportunity to learn strategies that can be applied when working with children with SEND, helping to support their progress in a structured and personalised way.

About the Portage approach

• Developed for children with additional needs, particularly in early years
• Focuses on breaking down learning into achievable small steps
• Encourages involvement of families in the learning process
• Based on a structured curriculum set by the National Portage Association

The workshop aims to equip attendees with the skills and knowledge to better support children’s development through this approach, promoting positive outcomes in early education and care settings.