Portage Association

The NPA supports parents and professionals involved in Portage; an educational service for pre-school children with additional support needs and their families.

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SAVE THE DATE FOR THE NEXT NPA DEVELOPMENT DAY!🤩
The next #nationalportageassociation Development Day for #Portage services is booked for the Priory Rooms on 14th March 2025 - get the date in your diary!
#Nationalportageassociation #NPAdevelopmentday
#portageservices #earlyyears

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Children’s Art Week is an annual event that celebrates and encourages creativity among children.... and what a great excuse to splash the paint, squish the plasticine and get creative!

#Nationalportageassociation #NPA #ChildrensArtWeek #YoungArtists #KidsCreate #ArtEducation

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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 📷
#NPA #NationalPortageAssociation

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Why do you value Portage?

#NPA #NationalPortageAssociation #Portage #portageservices

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This week is Autism Acceptance week, if you are doing anything to raise awareness please share and tag us in your posts!

#NPA #NationalPortageAssociation #autismawareness #autismacceptance #autismacceptanceweek

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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.

#worlddownsyndromeday #NPA #nationalportageassocaiton

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Neurodiversity Celebration Week is a worldwide initiative that challenges stereotypes and misconceptions about neurodevelopmental disorders and learning disabilities.

#NPA #nationalportageassocaiton #Portage #NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek

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Just 1 more sleep until the NPA annual Development Day!

We are so excited .... Don't forget to tag us in your photos and posts, and add #NPADevelopmentDay for us to see!

#1moresleep #NPA #NPADevelopmentDay2024 #DevelopmentDay #Portage

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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

#NPA #NationalPortageAssociation #Portage #snaptagshare

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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?

#WorldBookDay #NPA #NationalPortageAssociation #Portage

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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 !
#NationalPortageAssociation

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You can view a list of all upcoming Portage training courses & events by clicking this link below :

https://t.co/5FYtZDqRgp

#PortageWorkshop #NPA #NationalPortageAssociation #training #Portage #Learn

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Thank you to everyone involved with Portage!

Including our amazing Board of Trustees, and all our Office Team, we appreciate you all!

#NationalPortageAssociation #NPA #Portage #EmployeeAppreciationDay

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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.

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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

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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

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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!
#NationalPortageAssociation #NPA #DevelopmentDay

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Some ideas on how to go "Back to Basics" during halfterm to help with anxiety caused by changes to a routine ...

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Today is Shrove Tuesday!

How do you eat yours?

Share with us your favourite toppings!

#pancakeday #shrovetuesday #NationalPortageAssociation #NPA #howdoyoueatyours