Supporting Disabled Children and their Families

Our fun and exciting sensory rooms and activities encourage confidence and creative play. We have a variety of group sessions and one to one sessions designed to meet your families individual needs.

Portage Workers offer a home visiting service and liaise with other professionals who are involved with children who have special educational needs. They offer support,advice and a specialist service, including:

• Working in partnership with parents/carers to aid children's play and learning
• Suggesting ways to encourage development, including some aspects of behaviour
• Bringing toys and equipment to the home (including sensory equipment where appropriate) to model activities
• Supporting parents through their choice of school
• Supporting children in playgroup or nursery
• Supporting children as they move from home to nursery

Where Is This Support Available?

Support is available city wide, with Sure Start Children's Centres in: Aspley, Basford, Bestwood (Southglade), Bilborough, Bulwell, Bulwell Forest, Clifton, Dunkirk & Lenton, Hyson Green & New Basford, Meadows, North West, Radford, Sherwood & Edwards Lane, Sneinton, St Ann's South, Top Valley & Bestwood Park, Walter Halls, Wollaton.

For more information or to get in touch with your local Children's Centre, call: 0800 458 4114.