Bradford Families SEND Support and Portage

19/05/2026

19/05/2026

Our SEN group is changing it's opening time!!

We are now opening at 1pm - 2pm on Tuesday's (term time only)

No need to book; just turn up :D

For further information contact Haley (details below)

12/05/2026

Our summer stay and play session have now gone live.
All our members can book via the information form sent out on our update WhatsApp group.

If you’re interested in becoming a member and accessing our toy loan service or holiday activities, please email [email protected].
To join our zone groups, please WhatsApp Amanda (8+) on 07922693801 or Megan (under 8s) on 07359340413. New member meetings are held at St Luke’s Mon–Thurs, 9:30am–1:30pm. As we work part-time, replies may take a little time, but we’ll get back to you as soon as we can :)

12/05/2026

10/04/2026

https://jobs.bradford.gov.uk/jobs/job/SEND-Portage-Home-Visitor-Maternity-Cover/1813

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17/03/2026

🍼🤱🏼Our Early Years SEN Support Pack is designed to support you and your family, offering clear and practical guidance across key areas, including:

🍼 Signs and behaviours
🍼 Communication, independence and Social Skills
🍼 Assessment, diagnosis and Education Health and Care Plans (EHCPs)

Sign up: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0sG9j50

03/02/2026

New funding for families of deaf children 👂🤟

The National Deaf Children's Society and Family Fund have partnered to deliver a new UK-wide funding programme for families raising deaf children aged 0 to 11.

The programme helps families access assistive technology, specialist equipment and British Sign Language (BSL) learning, supporting children to communicate, learn, and fully take part in everyday life.

What Funding Is Available?

You can apply for funding towards:

* Assistive technology for hearing, communication or learning
* BSL learning for children and families
* Computers or tablets to support communication and learning

Find out more and apply here👉https://bit.ly/4kgiwSC

16/01/2026

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.

16/01/2026

11/11/2025

“Portage Workshop: A Small Steps Approach to learning for Children with SEND” (revised 2023) www.portage.org.uk

2 days face to face training, and virtual follow up session

19th January 2026 9:00 – 15:00

26th January 2026 ​ 9:00 – 15:00

9th March 2026 14:00 – 15:00 (virtual follow up session)

Venue: Footprints Family Centre, BD6 3PZ

Attendance on all 3 sessions is required for this course

This 2 day workshop and follow up session is open to anyone working with young children with additional needs /disabilities and their families. It covers the core curriculum set out by the National Portage Association. The course is very relevant for parents and all Early Years Practitioners, SENCOs & Teachers particularly those working in nurseries and 2 year provision, Schools, Children’s Centres and other Early years settings.

COST: £180

**SPECIAL OFFER - Discounted for Bradford Early Years Schools and settings £30**

NB please provide your own lunch

Link to book in comments

For assistance on booking via the below link contact: [email protected]