These events run every week across Torbay.
Session 3/3 (Online)
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
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.
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.
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.
The Barn, Brixham Enterprise Estate, Rea Barn, Brixham, TQ5 9DF
1pm – 3pm for 10-weeks at The Barn Family Hub, Rea Barn Road, Brixham, TQ5 9DF
We may cover topics including:
Togetherness is a course for all parents, grandparents and carers of children aged 6 months to 6 years.
To book a place, please contact Andrew Wright on andrew.wright@torbay.gov.uk or on 077 495028.
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:
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.
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:
St. Edmunds Family Hub, Victoria Park Rd, Torquay, TQ1 3QH, Devon
This group is for babies aged 0–12 months, offering a variety of activities to support their development, with drop in feeding support available. However your feeding journey looks, you are always welcome – whether you’re looking for practical help, a listening ear, or simply a space to spend time with your baby.
Check our What’s On pages for dates and times. See you there!
Every Monday at St Edmunds.
St. Edmunds Family Hub, Victoria Park Rd, Torquay, TQ1 3QH, Devon
Would you like more information on when and how to start your baby on solid food? If so, come along to one of our drop in information sessions held each month at our Feed and Nurture Groups. A Community Nursery Nurse will be there with resources and to talk through the process. Please come along If you have any questions or worries about starting solids.
No need to book – just turn up!
