The NPA supports parents and professionals involved in Portage; an educational service for pre-school children with additional support needs and their families.
A day which celebrates those who contribute to making our lives and the world around us more beautiful.
Thank you to all our Portage Practitioners, families, children and everyone involved with Portage for making our world more beautiful 📷
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WORLD DOWN SYNDROME DAY!
Why the 21st?
The 21st day of March was selected to signify the uniqueness of the triplication (trisomy) of the 21st chromosome which causes Down syndrome.
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WE NEED YOU!
Ways to support the NPA which costs £0!
-SNAP pics of your amazing work, teams and events and share pictures with us
-TAG us in your fabulous Portage related posts and photos
-SHARE our posts on Social Medial
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HAPPY WORLD BOOK DAY!
Reading with your child is a great way to bond with them but also encourages imagination, curiosity, and emotions .... what is your favourite book to share?
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We are working hard in the background on a complete Website Re-vamp BUT we would love your feedback !
Do you have any suggestions on how we can make it EVEN BETTER? Please let us know your ideas and suggestions by dropping us a message.
Thank you !
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The NPA Stamp of Approval Scheme is an award given to early year’s settings who have demonstrated they deliver inclusive early years education based upon Portage Principles.
Childminders (registered with OFSTED) who offer early years education are also eligible to apply.
Did you know?
The name Portage comes from a town in Wisconsin, USA where the first home teaching scheme began.
Portage has been established in the UK since 1976.
The National Portage Association was established in 1983 and celebrated its 40thBirthday last year!
#longlivetheNPA
Today is Random Acts of Kindness Day <3
Here are some ideas for you to celebrate this day-
-Smile at someone
-Hold the door open for someone
-Say “please” and “thank you”
-Give someone a compliment
-Share your toys
<3 Let us know what you did to celebrate today <3
Only one month to go to the National Portage Association annual Development Day!
We have an amazing day planned and have completely SOLD OUT!
The team at the NPA are excited to see you all there!
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