Portage Group

01/10/2026

Have you seen our new Local Offer?
Easily accessible and a wealth of information to support all your needs.

Explore available services and support available across North East Lincolnshire that will support children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). It helps parents, children and young people aged 0 to 25 years find information about specialist and targeted services a...

28/09/2026

🩵 Reposting this as we love a nursery rhyme in Portage, we love the anticipation and excitement when we sing with our little ones 🩵

Songs to sing for speech development!

Singing nursery rhymes is one of our favourite ways to learn through play. Repetition, actions, sounds and simple words give little ones lots of opportunities to listen, join in and practise communication.

We sing them during everyday moments playing, getting dressed, in the shower and before bed. There's no pressure to sing along; just hearing the same songs again and again can help them become familiar with the sounds and words.

I've put together some of our favourites in this little poster. Save it for your next singing session!

What's your little one's favourite nursery rhyme?

18/09/2026

🩵 one for our wonderful fathers, carers and grandfathers 🩵

Something new is coming to PCF. In collaboration with Marc from the NELC psychology team we are bringing something for the dads, grandads, male carers and foster carers of children with SEND. Details will be live in the next couple of weeks.

We have only 5% of males following our page and we would love that number to increase "male carers matter too" get tagging anyone you know who would love a male only evening (yes we are buying pizzas)

Sunflowers Children’s Action Group we thought this may be of interest to some of the dads in your group too.

16/09/2026

🩵 North East Lincolnshire Educational Psychology team have opened their first Experts at Hand telephone line for parents and carers. For any advice and guidance, give them a call on Thursdays between 9:30am and 3pm 🩵

16/09/2026

🩵 updated information from National Autistic Society 🩵

13/09/2026

🩵 Don't forget to book on to our groups through the QR codes provided ☺️ 🩵

08/09/2026

🩵 Here at Portage NELC we could not recommend Stephanie and LauLau learning enough! Stephanie is so passionate, inspiring and full of wonderful ideas for using music to support children’s learning and development.

Music has such a powerful place in learning. It can help children to connect, communicate, express themselves, build confidence, develop language and social skills, support memory, and most importantly… have fun while learning

We’d love to encourage our families to take a look at LauLau Learning on Instagram for lots of inspiration, songs, signs and ideas that you can easily bring into your everyday routines at home. 🩵

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DdBYJ5Qtrqa/?stkn=YmRwaGthbXZqM2dz

08/09/2026

Morning Portage Families.
Just to make you aware, if you are attending one of our groups at the Best Start Family Hubs, pushchairs are no longer allowed in the rooms and must be left in the allocated spaces. The ladies at the reception will inform you of where those are.

Thank you 😊

07/09/2026

🩵 Portage Parents – Have You Heard of the Harry Harness? 🩵

For some children, especially those who are fast on their feet, love to explore, or may suddenly run off, keeping them safe when out and about can be a huge worry for parents and carers.

The Harry Harness can offer an extra layer of safety without making a child feel restricted.

What makes it useful?
• Helps reduce the risk of a child suddenly running off
• Gives parents and carers greater peace of mind when out and about
• Designed to be flexible, allowing children to move, explore and play
• Provides a safer way for children to have some independence while remaining close to their adult
• Can be particularly helpful in busy places, parks, town centres and unfamiliar environments
• Allows children to explore without needing to constantly hold hands
It's not about stopping a child from being independent — it's about helping them explore safely. 🩵

For families whose little ones have a tendency to bolt or wander, something like the Harry Harness can make getting out and enjoying everyday activities feel much less stressful.

The Harry Harness is designed to help neurodivergent individuals stay securely connected to a parent, carer, or support worker during outings — without restricting freedom. Whether it’s for a child, teenager, or adult who may find public spaces overwhelming or unpredictable, the harness offers a safe, respectful way to stay close while encouraging independence

Supportive SEN walking harness for autism and neurodivergent individuals. The Harry Harness helps parents and carers stay connected waist to waist.

04/09/2026

If any of our wonderful families have time, we would love for you to share your experiences with the National Portage Association - NPA 🩵

📢 Portage Families – The NPA want to hear from you! 📢

We’re excited to welcome our new Training & Development Officer, to the National Portage Association team. As part of this role, we’re reviewing and developing our future training and resources — and your experience matters.

If your family has accessed Portage, either recently or in the past, we’d love to hear:
✔️ What did you find helpful?
✔️ What made a difference to your family?
✔️ Is there anything you wish you’d had more information, resources or support with?

We are asking you to complete our short Parent/ Carer Questionnaire and help shape the future of outPortage Training and Support for families. Please share with other parents or carers who have experienced Portage support.
👉 https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/zK0ya24FpH

Every voice can help us make a difference. 💙