BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 METHOD:PUBLISH CALSCALE:GREGORIAN PRODID:-//WordPress - MECv5.22.3//EN X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://northumberlandeducation.co.uk/ BEGIN:VEVENT UID:MEC-ef0b299ea3eb6a0561b89647e4cd700a@northumberlandeducation.co.uk DTSTART:20260820T080000Z DTEND:20260821T150000Z DTSTAMP:20250930T140700Z CREATED:20250930 LAST-MODIFIED:20251010 SUMMARY:Portage (2 Day) Workshop DESCRIPTION:An introduction to the Portage approach to working with children with SEND and their families. \nAimed at: Pre-school and nursery practitioners, school SENCOs, newly qualified practitioners, support staff working with children with SEND. \nDelivered by: Northumberland Portage Service\nFormat: Face to face\nAttendance Fee: £150 per attendee\nCourse Modules: ​​\n\nIntroduction to Portage ​​\nThe Portage Model and its Relevance to Early Years settings ​​\nHelping Children Learn- Using Clear Language ​​\nHelping Children Learn- Planning for Success ​​\nHelping Children Learn– A Small Steps Approach ​​\nPlanning, Recording and Sharing Activities ​​\nSupporting the Development of Play ​​\nPositive Approaches to Children’s Behaviour \n\nThe Workshop aims to: develop participants understanding of the Portage Principles and​ their ability to apply Portage skills in the workplace.​\nOn completion of the Workshop participants will be able to:​\n\nLink the Portage Principles into their current practice.​\nWrite specific targets using ‘clear language.’​\nBreakdown long term outcomes into specific short-term outcomes, to set appropriate SMART targets for SEND learners. ​\nImplement practical activities and techniques​\nImplement positive approaches to children’s behaviour\n\nFor further information, costs and how to apply please contact Sarah Bott (Portage Administrator):​Sarah.Bott01@northumberland.gov.uk  Telephone: 07966 774425 ​\nLocation: Blyth West Family Hub, Devonworth Place, Blyth NE24 5AQ\nDate and Timings: Over 2 days, on the 20th and 21st August 2026, 9:00am – 4:00pm\n \n X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

An introduction to the Portage approach to working with children with SEND and their families. 

Aimed at: Pre-school and nursery practitioners, school SENCOs, newly qualified practitioners, support staff working with children with SEND. 

Delivered by: Northumberland Portage Service

Format: Face to face

Attendance Fee: £150 per attendee

Course Modules: ​​

The Workshop aims to: develop participants understanding of the Portage Principles and​ their ability to apply Portage skills in the workplace.​

On completion of the Workshop participants will be able to:​

For further information, costs and how to apply please contact Sarah Bott (Portage Administrator):​Sarah.Bott01@northumberland.gov.uk  Telephone: 07966 774425 ​

Location: Blyth West Family Hub, Devonworth Place, Blyth NE24 5AQ

Date and Timings: Over 2 days, on the 20th and 21st August 2026, 9:00am – 4:00pm

 

URL:https://northumberlandeducation.co.uk/events/senior-leader-briefing-central-3-288-897-315-613-445-997-392-154-734/ ORGANIZER;CN=Northumberland Portage Service:MAILTO: CATEGORIES:EY Practitioners,School Staff,SENCO,Teachers,Teaching Assistants LOCATION:Blyth West Family Hub ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://northumberlandeducation.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Screenshot-2025-08-01-105108.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR