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Weekly Events

These events run every week across Torbay.

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

April 24, 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

TorBaby Antenatal (Paignton - Week 3)

April 28, 2026 (Tuesday)
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

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

TorBaby Antenatal:

 

For Antenatal Mums 20+ weeks and their birth partners who live in Torbay.

 

The sessions cover:

– Helping your baby and you through pregnancy and birth.

– Getting to know your baby in the womb.

– You, your baby and the stages of labour.

– Helping you and your baby through labour and birth.

– Feeding your baby.

– Practical session, bathing, holding baby, changing a nappy and more.

 

Click the booking link below to find a date and location.

5 weekly sessions for you and your birth partner, alternating monthly between our Torquay and Paignton Family Hubs.

 

Interested in attending?

Book via the link: https://www.trybooking.com/uk/89774

PEEP

    PEEP

    April 29, 2026 (Wednesday)
    10:00 am - 12:00 pm

    Pendennis Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 7QR

    What is PEEP?

    Peep supports all parents and carers with children from pregnancy to school, in encouraging their child’s learning and development. You can make a real difference just by talking, playing, singing and sharing books together. Come along – you can your baby or child can make friends, share ideas and activities, and have fun…

    In the group you will get

    • a warm welcome and meet other parents and children
    • tips and activity ideas for things to do in the group and at home
    • singing and stories
    • tips on supporting your child’s learning

    They’re all free or low-cost, and easy to fit into day-to-day life, and they’ll all help your baby or child’s learning.

    Where:

    The Windmill Centre, Pendennis Road, Torquay, TQ2 7QR

    When:

    Every Wednesday, 10am – 12pm.
    No need to book, just drop in.

    More information:

    For more information, please visit www.people.org.uk/parentsarea

    TorBaby Antenatal (Paignton - Week 4)

    May 5, 2026 (Tuesday)
    2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

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

    TorBaby Antenatal:

     

    For Antenatal Mums 20+ weeks and their birth partners who live in Torbay.

     

    The sessions cover:

    – Helping your baby and you through pregnancy and birth.

    – Getting to know your baby in the womb.

    – You, your baby and the stages of labour.

    – Helping you and your baby through labour and birth.

    – Feeding your baby.

    – Practical session, bathing, holding baby, changing a nappy and more.

     

    Click the booking link below to find a date and location.

    5 weekly sessions for you and your birth partner, alternating monthly between our Torquay and Paignton Family Hubs.

     

    Interested in attending?

    Book via the link: https://www.trybooking.com/uk/89774

    PEEP

      PEEP

      May 6, 2026 (Wednesday)
      10:00 am - 12:00 pm

      Pendennis Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 7QR

      What is PEEP?

      Peep supports all parents and carers with children from pregnancy to school, in encouraging their child’s learning and development. You can make a real difference just by talking, playing, singing and sharing books together. Come along – you can your baby or child can make friends, share ideas and activities, and have fun…

      In the group you will get

      • a warm welcome and meet other parents and children
      • tips and activity ideas for things to do in the group and at home
      • singing and stories
      • tips on supporting your child’s learning

      They’re all free or low-cost, and easy to fit into day-to-day life, and they’ll all help your baby or child’s learning.

      Where:

      The Windmill Centre, Pendennis Road, Torquay, TQ2 7QR

      When:

      Every Wednesday, 10am – 12pm.
      No need to book, just drop in.

      More information:

      For more information, please visit www.people.org.uk/parentsarea

      Neurodiversity Parent Support Program - Transitions

      May 12, 2026 (Tuesday)
      10:00 am - 11:30 am

      38 Esplanade Road, Paignton, TQ3 2NH

      • Autism
      • Graduated Response
      • Parenting
      • parenting support
      • SEND

      In this session we will help you to understand what we mean by transitions and the range of transitions encountered by children and young people.

      We explore the impact of transitions on the education and wellbeing of autistic children and young people and the reasons they may require specific enhanced transition support.

      Finally, we will discuss how to support autistic children and young people effectively with transitions.

      TorBaby Antenatal (Paignton - Week 5)

      May 12, 2026 (Tuesday)
      2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

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

      TorBaby Antenatal:

       

      For Antenatal Mums 20+ weeks and their birth partners who live in Torbay.

       

      The sessions cover:

      – Helping your baby and you through pregnancy and birth.

      – Getting to know your baby in the womb.

      – You, your baby and the stages of labour.

      – Helping you and your baby through labour and birth.

      – Feeding your baby.

      – Practical session, bathing, holding baby, changing a nappy and more.

       

      Click the booking link below to find a date and location.

      5 weekly sessions for you and your birth partner, alternating monthly between our Torquay and Paignton Family Hubs.

       

      Interested in attending?

      Book via the link: https://www.trybooking.com/uk/89774

      PEEP

        PEEP

        May 13, 2026 (Wednesday)
        10:00 am - 12:00 pm

        Pendennis Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 7QR

        What is PEEP?

        Peep supports all parents and carers with children from pregnancy to school, in encouraging their child’s learning and development. You can make a real difference just by talking, playing, singing and sharing books together. Come along – you can your baby or child can make friends, share ideas and activities, and have fun…

        In the group you will get

        • a warm welcome and meet other parents and children
        • tips and activity ideas for things to do in the group and at home
        • singing and stories
        • tips on supporting your child’s learning

        They’re all free or low-cost, and easy to fit into day-to-day life, and they’ll all help your baby or child’s learning.

        Where:

        The Windmill Centre, Pendennis Road, Torquay, TQ2 7QR

        When:

        Every Wednesday, 10am – 12pm.
        No need to book, just drop in.

        More information:

        For more information, please visit www.people.org.uk/parentsarea

        Neurodiversity Parent Support Program - Transitions

        May 13, 2026 (Wednesday)
        6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
        • Autism
        • Graduated Response
        • Parenting
        • parenting support
        • SEND

        In this session we will help you to understand what we mean by transitions and the range of transitions encountered by children and young people.

        We explore the impact of transitions on the education and wellbeing of autistic children and young people and the reasons they may require specific enhanced transition support.

        Finally, we will discuss how to support autistic children and young people effectively with transitions.

        PEEP

          PEEP

          May 20, 2026 (Wednesday)
          10:00 am - 12:00 pm

          Pendennis Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 7QR

          What is PEEP?

          Peep supports all parents and carers with children from pregnancy to school, in encouraging their child’s learning and development. You can make a real difference just by talking, playing, singing and sharing books together. Come along – you can your baby or child can make friends, share ideas and activities, and have fun…

          In the group you will get

          • a warm welcome and meet other parents and children
          • tips and activity ideas for things to do in the group and at home
          • singing and stories
          • tips on supporting your child’s learning

          They’re all free or low-cost, and easy to fit into day-to-day life, and they’ll all help your baby or child’s learning.

          Where:

          The Windmill Centre, Pendennis Road, Torquay, TQ2 7QR

          When:

          Every Wednesday, 10am – 12pm.
          No need to book, just drop in.

          More information:

          For more information, please visit www.people.org.uk/parentsarea

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