Early Years Portage Home Visiting Team

The team consists of 4 home visitors, and are linked with the Area Senco's from the Early Years Access and Inclusion team.

We have 2 full time team members and 2 part time home visitors, offering weekly, fortnightly or monthly visits depending on the needs of families.

Portage supports parents and carers in their own home to develop their child's play and learning and promote positive outcomes.

Children learn new skills in familiar, comfortable surroundings and the idea is to have fun together whilst continuously assessing and promoting the child’s abilities.

Many parents have found Portage very helpful because of its supportive positive approach and the impact upon their child's development.

Information is shared with other professionals in agreement with parents and provided to the Early Years Inclusion Team as required. Transition visits to nursery are made as children leave the Portage service

Quotes from families

“The impact it has had on all our lives and especially our child’s is incredible”

“Sometimes it is so worrying having a child with special needs, but you have taught us so much already and shown us that he can get there with the right help”

A poem from a sibling

“she helps my brother learn new skills, she spreads her happiness around the room”

What is portage? Opens the National Portage Association website.