Business Details
50 Years
experience
Trusted Portage Services for Families
Established in 1976, the Crawley Portage Service has dedicated over four decades to advancing home-visiting educational services for preschool children with additional support needs. Our organisation provides a structured framework for Portage services across England and Wales, supporting families, practitioners, and professionals through training, resources, and quality assurance. With a foundation built on the Portage Model's principles of family focus, structured teaching, and child-led play, we empower parents and educators to deliver tailored early years education.Our team of accredited trainers and registered services ensures consistent, evidence-based practice nationwide. Through initiatives like the NPA Stamp of Approval Scheme and comprehensive training programmes, we maintain high standards while fostering collaboration between families and professionals. As a registered charity, we combine sector-leading expertise with compassionate support to create lasting positive outcomes for children and their families.
Services
Home-visiting education
Parent training workshops
Professional development
Resource provision
Quality assurance
Details
- Year established: 1976
Highlights and features
- We have over 40 years of experience in early years special education
- Our family-focused approach prioritises individual child development needs
- We implement structured teaching methods based on proven Portage principles
- We offer nationwide support through registered Portage services
- Our training programmes develop specialist home-visiting practitioners
What people say
Life-changing support
Exceptional professional guidance
Personalised approach
Empowering parent training
Proven educational outcomes
Services
Home-visiting education
Our home-visiting education service delivers tailored early years support through regular visits from trained practitioners. We implement structured teaching plans while maintaining child-led play principles. This service helps families develop essential skills in home environments, creating consistent learning opportunities for children with additional needs.
Parent training workshops
Parent training workshops provide comprehensive guidance on implementing Portage principles at home. Sessions cover structured teaching methods, play-based learning, and developmental milestone tracking. Participants receive practical resources and ongoing support to reinforce educational progress between professional visits.
Professional development
Our professional development programmes offer accredited training for early years practitioners and Portage home visitors. The curriculum covers the Portage Model's core elements, assessment techniques, and inclusive education strategies. Trainees gain practical skills through workshops and mentorship opportunities with experienced professionals.
Resource provision
We supply specialist resources including activity manuals, assessment tools, and teaching aids designed for home-based learning. Our materials support implementation of Portage principles while accommodating individual child needs. Resources are regularly updated based on current research and practitioner feedback.
Quality assurance
Our quality assurance framework includes service registration and the Stamp of Approval Scheme for early years settings. We evaluate adherence to Portage principles through structured assessments, providing feedback and improvement plans. This ensures consistent delivery of high-quality educational support across all registered services.
Questions
What is Portage?
Portage is a home-visiting educational service supporting preschool children with additional needs through structured teaching and family collaboration.
Who benefits from Portage services?
Families with preschool children requiring additional support, including those with developmental delays or disabilities.
How do I access Portage support?
Contact local registered Portage services directly through our regional map for referrals and appointments.
What training do you offer?
We provide accredited training programmes for Portage home visitors, early years practitioners, and parents.
Are your services nationwide?
We support Portage services across England and Wales through our quality framework and training network.
How can I get involved?
Explore volunteering opportunities, professional accreditation, or make donations to support our charitable mission.
