Portland College

☕ Coffee, Chat & Health Checks – Parents & Carers

Parents and carers are invited to join us for an informal Coffee, Chat & Health Checks session at Portland College on Thursday 17 September.

📅 Thursday 17 September
📍 Exhibition Room, Portland College
🕤 9.30am–11.00am or 4.30pm–6.00pm

It’s an opportunity to ask questions, share experiences and find out more about:

❤️ Annual Health Checks
🎗️ Cancer screening programmes
💉 NHS health screening and vaccinations
🥗 Healthy lifestyles and preventative healthcare
🏥 Accessing local health services

There’s no formal presentation – just an informal chance to chat, ask questions and find out more.

📬 A letter with further information will be sent to parents and carers soon.

Save the date for our next Parent/Carer Forum too! 👇

💻 Cyberbullying & Staying Safe Online
📅 Thursday 19 November
🕓 4.15pm–5.30pm
📍 Exhibition Room, Portland College

Our Police Liaison Officer will be joining us to talk about cyberbullying and keeping safe online. There will also be information about the Pegasus Card scheme, a free police and emergency services support programme for people with disabilities.

More information will be shared nearer the time.

🎉 FUN PALACE IS THIS SATURDAY! 🎉

Get ready for a brilliant afternoon of music, dancing and fun at our FREE Fun Palace event at Newstart Theatre! 💜

We’ve got three fantastic timetabled activities for you to join in with:
🎶 11am–12pm | Family Sing-a-Long
Sing your heart out with Music for Everyone! A fun, relaxed session for the whole family.
💃 12pm–1pm | Folk Dance
Get moving and learn some traditional dances with the Nottingham Folk Dance Group. No experience needed – just come along and have a go!
🎧 1pm–2pm | Silent Disco
Finish the afternoon with a silent disco from Ashfield Creates!

📅 Saturday 22 August
⏰ 11am–2pm
📍 Newstart Theatre, Portland College
🎟️ FREE ENTRY

There's so much more with other activities taking place throughout the day! 🙌

👉 Find out more and reserve your place: https://www.portland.ac.uk/event/fun-palace-at-newstart-theatre-free-2/

We’re joining Seen & Supported!

Portland Assessments is proud to be taking part in this welcoming ADHD & AuDHD community breakfast at Morton’s Farm Tearooms.

Our team will be there alongside Seen & Supported. If you have questions, want to understand your options or need guidance on what to do next, come along and have a chat with us.

📅 Tuesday 8 September | 10am–12pm
We’d love to see you there.

Book your free place: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/adhd-audhd-community-meetup-seen-supported-tickets-1997779828245?aff=PortlandAssessments

Finally, a space where you’re already understood. ☕

We are so excited to host our Seen & Supported meetup for our ADHD & AuDHD community!

Join us for a relaxed coffee morning at Mortons Farm Tearooms on Tuesday 8th September (10:00 AM – 12:00 PM).

🌿 MEETING YOU WHERE YOU'RE AT - Whether you are formally diagnosed, self-identified, or simply curious and exploring next steps, you are welcome in this space.

🌿 HOME-FROM-HOME FEEL - Not a cold, corporate venue, just a comfortable, low-pressure setting to relax at your own pace.

🌿 PRIVATE OPENING - So you won't have to compete with loud coffee machines, background music, or busy crowds.

🌿 NO PRESSURE - No icebreakers or forced introductions.

🌿 FRIENDLY FACES - Stella (Seen & Supported) and India (Portland Assessments @ Portland College) will both be around for casual chats on late diagnosis, diagnostic assessments, parenting ND kids, and accessing support.

🌿 ACCESSIBLE AND INCLUSIVE - Free parking on-site & no formal diagnosis required.

🌿 100% FREE - Tickets are completely free (capped at 15 to keep the space peaceful).

We kindly ask that you buy a drink or yummy treat while you're with us as a small thank you to the team at Morton’s for opening their wonderful space to host our community.

Our goal for the morning is that you leave:

👍🏻Feeling completely seen, supported, and understood
👍🏻Clear on practical support pathways if you're looking for next steps
👍🏻Or simply just having made a new friend who truly gets it - and gets you!

🎟️ Reserve your free spot here before they all go: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/adhd-audhd-community-meetup-seen-supported-tickets-1997779828245?aff=MySocial

🗓️ Can’t make this one? Drop a comment with days or times that suit you better - we’ll bear this in mind for future meetups!

Looking forward to welcoming you,

Stella x

They enjoyed volunteering at Portland so much, they came back for a third visit!

A huge thank you to the fantastic VF Nottingham Credit Control team for once again giving their time to support Portland Charity last month.

The team didn’t let the hot weather slow them down, working hard across our main campus to ensure everything looked its best ahead of this year’s Graduation and Awards celebration. As temperatures rose in the afternoon, they headed over to support our Horticulture team, helping with weeding and clearing outdoor spaces.

We’re incredibly grateful for your continued support and the difference you make. We hope to welcome you back again soon!

A huge thank you to our amazing corporate partner, Juice Stored Energy, for their outstanding and ongoing support of Portland Charity. 💚

Based in Blidworth, Juice is a specialist in battery care for the warehouse and logistics sector, providing expert solutions including forklift battery chargers, maintenance, rentals and associated products and services.

Over the past few years, the team at Juice has gone above and beyond to support our charity, making a real difference to our learners and the wider Portland community.

Their support has included:
🔹 Donating office furniture, tools and wooden pallets to benefit our Trade learners
🔹 Providing educational site visits, giving learners an insight into the industry and the world of work
🔹 Organising fundraising initiatives, including raffles with the support of other local businesses, football sweepstakes and blind bids, raising more than £1,300 for Portland Charity

We extend our sincere thanks to everyone at Juice for their generosity, enthusiasm and continued commitment. We're proud to work alongside businesses that share our values and are passionate about making a positive impact in their local community.

We are delighted to announce that Portland Charity has been selected as Vantom Village’s Charity of the Year.

This exciting partnership marks the beginning of what we hope will be a fantastic year of fundraising, collaboration and community engagement.

Located on Oxton Road, Calverton, Vantom Village is a unique destination designed to be enjoyed throughout the day. Bringing together a restaurant, café, events venue, festival grounds, a shop, accommodation and beautiful outdoor spaces.

We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone at Vantom Village for choosing to support a local charity.
Patchings Art Centre

🎉 Join us for a FREE day of family fun at our Fun Palace!

Looking for something fun to do this summer? Come along to Fun Palace at Newstart Theatre on Saturday 22 August, where creativity, performance, sport and community come together for a fantastic FREE event for all ages!

Get involved with a variety of interactive activities, have a go at something new, enjoy live entertainment and make lasting memories with family and friends. Whether you're feeling creative, energetic or simply want to soak up the atmosphere, there's something for everyone.

📅 Saturday 22 August
🕚 11am – 2pm
📍 Newstart Theatre, Portland Charity
🎟️ FREE entry

Bring your family, invite your friends and celebrate everything that makes our community so special.

Find out more here: https://ow.ly/gu6Q50Zt3Bu

A huge thank you to the fantastic team from National Grid for spending their Volunteer Day with us!

The team rolled up their sleeves at our Woodland Adventure Zone helping to clear and prepare the site ready for this week's HAF programme. Their hard work, enthusiasm and support will make a real difference for the children and families who'll be enjoying the space this summer.

We're always incredibly grateful when businesses choose to volunteer with Portland Charity. Whether it's lending a hand outdoors, supporting a project or sharing your team's skills, every volunteering day has a lasting impact.

Could your business support us with a corporate volunteering day? We'd love to hear from you! Get in touch to find out how your team can make a difference while enjoying a rewarding day together.

Could Portland College be the right next step for you?

Join us for our first Virtual Open Day of the academic year on Wednesday 7th October and discover how Portland can help you achieve your goals – all from the comfort of your own home.

You'll have the opportunity to:
✨ Learn about our specialist education programmes
✨ Explore the support available for learners
✨ Find out about our residential and day provision
✨ Meet members of our expert team and ask your questions

Whether you're a prospective learner, parent, carer or professional, our Virtual Open Day is the perfect way to discover what makes Portland such a special place.
Register for your free space: https://ow.ly/kTY050ZuIoX