20/06/2026
🚨 FINAL WEEKS TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE 🚨
For over 50 years, has been changing the lives of babies and young children with SEND and developmental differences through specialist early intervention and family-centred support.
But right now, too many families are waiting. Too many children are missing the critical early years when support can have the greatest impact.
On 1st July, the National Portage Association - NPA will be taking this message directly to Parliament, speaking with hundreds of MPs, ministers and decision-makers. We need to make sure they hear the voices of the families, carers and professionals who know just how important Portage is.
📢 We need your signature.
The Government petition closes on 12th July and signing takes less than 2 minutes.
✅ Sign the petition: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/752530
✅ Confirm your email
✅ Help us show the strength of support for Portage, early intervention and specialist SEND services
The evidence is clear:
• 100% of Portage services have waiting lists
• Only 32% of Local Authorities currently invest in Portage
• Early intervention changes outcomes for children and families and saves public money in the long term
Children do not wait for systems. Development happens now.
Please sign, share and help us make some noise before it's too late. Every signature strengthens our message in Parliament and helps us fight for a future where every child can access the support they need, when they need it most.
We call on the Government to fund all Local Authorities to provide portage services in every area, as we believe this will ensure a young child with developmental delay and disability can have more successful outcomes.
