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Weekly Events

These events run every week across Torbay.

Thriving Child

April 29, 2026 (Wednesday)
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

The Beehive Family Hub, Bishops Place, Paignton, TQ3 3DZ

A welcoming group where children aged 0-5 years can experience fun activities which help their physical and mental wellbeing.

No need to book, just drop in.

Click here for more information.

Portage Workshop - A Small Steps Approach to Learning for Children with SEN

April 30, 2026 (Thursday)
9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Town Hall, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 3DT

  • Early Years
  • Foster Carer
  • Parenting
  • SEND

Session 1/3

This is a certificated training course delivered by National Portage Association Accredited Trainers.  You will need to attend all the sessions to meet the standards.

The Portage Workshop is an introduction to the Portage Approach to working with children with additional needs and their families. The workshop is suitable for anyone interested in finding out more about the Portage model, including early years practitioners, therapists and parents.  The NPA has set standards for minimum workshop content and length.

Target Audience: Early Years Practitioners, SENCOs, Parents/carers

Little Explorers

April 30, 2026 (Thursday)
10:00 am - 11:30 am

St. Edmunds Family Hub, Victoria Park Rd, Torquay, TQ1 3QH, Devon

The themes of the group during term times will change weekly, with this order being followed:
1. Exploratory Play
2. Physical Fun
3. Messy Play
4. Explore a Story
5. Yoga

No need to book, just drop in.

This session is aimed at children aged 1 and over.

During the school holidays, we will run one these sessions within the community.

Portage Workshop - A Small Steps Approach to Learning for Children with SEN

May 1, 2026 (Friday)
9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Town Hall, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 3DT

  • Early Years
  • Foster Carer
  • Parenting
  • SEND

Session 2/3

This is a certificated training course delivered by National Portage Association Accredited Trainers.  You will need to attend all the sessions to meet the standards.

The Portage Workshop is an introduction to the Portage Approach to working with children with additional needs and their families. The workshop is suitable for anyone interested in finding out more about the Portage model, including early years practitioners, therapists and parents.  The NPA has set standards for minimum workshop content and length.

Target Audience: Early Years Practitioners, SENCOs, Parents/carers

Baby Weigh In Clinic

May 1, 2026 (Friday)
9:30 am - 11:30 am

The Barn, Brixham Enterprise Estate, Rea Barn, Brixham, TQ5 9DF

This is a drop in Well Baby clinic run by our 0 to 19 Torbay health visiting team and takes place every Friday, 9:30am – 11:30am.

Little Explorers

May 1, 2026 (Friday)
9:45 am - 11:15 am

The Beehive Family Hub, Bishops Place, Paignton, TQ3 3DZ

The themes of the group during term times will change weekly, with this order being followed:
1. Exploratory Play
2. Physical Fun
3. Messy Play
4. Explore a Story
5. Yoga

No need to book, just drop in.

This session is aimed at children aged 1 and over.

During the school holidays, we will run one these sessions within the community.

Thriving Child

May 1, 2026 (Friday)
10:00 am - 11:30 am

The Barn, Brixham Enterprise Estate, Rea Barn, Brixham, TQ5 9DF

A welcoming group where children aged 0-5 years can experience fun activities which help their physical and mental wellbeing.

No need to book, just drop in.

Click here for more information.

Torbay Small Steps Group

    Torbay Small Steps Group

    May 1, 2026 (Friday)
    1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

    The Beehive Family Hub, Bishops Place, Paignton, TQ3 3DZ

    The Torbay Portage Service would like to offer parents and their pre-school children with additional needs an opportunity to attend a small parent and child group. It will take place each week and will be run by two Portage home visitors.

    The aims of the groups are:

    • To give parents opportunities to meet one another and the Portage Home Visitors.
    • For parents to be able to ask questions and share support ideas.
    • For children to be able to experience accessible play and learning experiences within a small group.
    • For staff members to share play and learning ideas to meet young children’s needs.

    Thriving Child

    May 4, 2026 (Monday)
    10:00 am - 11:30 am

    Upton Vale Baptist Church, Torquay, TQ1 3HY

    A welcoming group where children aged 0-5 years can experience fun activities which help their physical and mental wellbeing.

    No need to book, just drop in.

    Click here for more information.

    Torbay Small Steps Group

      Torbay Small Steps Group

      May 4, 2026 (Monday)
      10:45 am - 11:45 am

      St. Edmunds Family Hub, Victoria Park Rd, Torquay, TQ1 3QH, Devon

      The Torbay Portage Service would like to offer parents and their pre-school children with additional needs an opportunity to attend a small parent and child group. It will take place each week and will be run by two Portage home visitors.

      The aims of the groups are:

      • To give parents opportunities to meet one another and the Portage Home Visitors.
      • For parents to be able to ask questions and share support ideas.
      • For children to be able to experience accessible play and learning experiences within a small group.
      • For staff members to share play and learning ideas to meet young children’s needs.
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