AfC Portage

AfC Portage Portage is a home teaching service for pre-school children with SEND.

Hearing from families like this is why we do what we do 💜“My child was greatly benefitted by your well experienced, pass...
16/04/2026

Hearing from families like this is why we do what we do 💜

“My child was greatly benefitted by your well experienced, passionate and very energetic team members.”

We’re so grateful for the trust families place in us and so proud of our incredible team who bring energy, care, and expertise to every child they support 🌟

Thank you for sharing your journey with us — it truly means everything.

AchievingForChildren

Looking for support, advice, or just a friendly space to connect with other parents and carers? 💬Join Connect at Barnes ...
09/04/2026

Looking for support, advice, or just a friendly space to connect with other parents and carers? 💬

Join Connect at Barnes Children’s Centre in Mortlake for a welcoming monthly session bringing together local services, parent volunteers and expert professionals.

✨ Meet teams offering SEND support, family advice, therapy guidance, and more
🧸 Supervised play session available for children under 5
📅 Upcoming dates: 16 April, 7 May, 11 June, 9 July
⏰ Thursdays, 10am–12pm

No need to book – just drop in!

Find out more: kr.afcinfo.org.uk/barnesconnect

Looking for support, advice, or just a friendly space to connect with other parents and carers? 💬Join Connect at Barnes ...
09/04/2026

Looking for support, advice, or just a friendly space to connect with other parents and carers? 💬

Join Connect at Barnes Children’s Centre in Mortlake for a welcoming monthly session bringing together local services, parent volunteers and professionals.

✨ Meet teams offering SEND support, family advice, therapy guidance and more
🧸Supervised play session available for children under 5
📅 Upcoming dates: 16 April, 7 May, 11 June, 9 July
⏰ Thursdays, 10am–12pm

No need to book – just drop in!

Find out more: kr.afcinfo.org.uk/barnesconnect

09/04/2026

Join us at Kingston Library for an engaging Sensory Parents’ Workshop designed to support your child’s learning and development through practical, hands-on sensory activities.

08/04/2026

🌟 Stay Informed. Stay Supported. Join the Achieving for Children Local Offer Register! 🌟

If you live in Kingston or Richmond and your family includes a child or young person with a special educational need (SEN) or disability, we encourage you to join our Local Offer Register.

By registering, you can:
✨ Receive up‑to‑date information on local support, services and opportunities
✨ Share feedback that helps us shape and improve the services you rely on
✨ Apply for a Disability Awareness Card — useful for proof of disability and access to concessions, support or assistance
Who can register?
👶 Pre‑school children whose learning and development is significantly delayed
🌱 Pre‑school children identified as needing extra support (e.g., in a childcare setting)
🏫 School‑age children and young people receiving SEN Support in their school or setting
📄 Children or young people with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) issued by Kingston or Richmond
💼 Young people on a supported internship, traineeship or apprenticeship
🧑‍🧒 Young people aged 13+ can register independently and stay registered until age 25
Your voice and your experience help build better services for all children and young people with SEND in our community.

🔗 Join the register today and stay connected to the support that matters https://bit.ly/AfCSENDRegister

Last week at Portage Nurture Group 🐣💛Lots of smiles, curiosity and Easter fun as we explored together - especially meeti...
01/04/2026

Last week at Portage Nurture Group 🐣💛

Lots of smiles, curiosity and Easter fun as we explored together - especially meeting the big fluffy chick! 🐥✨

Learning through play, laughter, and little moments that mean so much 🌼🌈

This week we took some of our Portage families on a very special trip to Hampton Court Palace 💛Thanks to the amazing Com...
20/03/2026

This week we took some of our Portage families on a very special trip to Hampton Court Palace 💛

Thanks to the amazing Community Access Scheme run by Historic Royal Palaces, our families were able to enjoy a day out at the palace. From sensory elements in the Tudor World exhibition to wandering through the beautiful gardens, there was so much to see, feel and enjoy 🌿🌸

We loved walking through the palace, finding the perfect picnic spot, and sharing parachute songs and bubbles together 🫧

A truly special part of the day was that each family received free return tickets, giving them the chance to visit again at their own pace - such an incredible opportunity.

We are so grateful to the wonderful team at Hampton Court Palace for making the day so inclusive, especially with the sensory support bags provided for every child to help with regulation and transitions. The care and thought that has gone into making the palace accessible for everyone really shines through ✨

Thank you for such a memorable day 💛

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Every moment matters 💫 Here’s a glimpse into the joy, connection, and progress in our Social Communication Group.
19/03/2026

Every moment matters 💫 Here’s a glimpse into the joy, connection, and progress in our Social Communication Group.

18/03/2026

Our Star of the Week is Rory! 🌟

This week our star is Rory who has been working incredibly hard during his home visit with Helen. Rory has been practising using his ALD board for bubbles, and we could see him pointing to the visuals on the board to request more!

It’s wonderful to see Rory using his communication tools so confidently – we are so proud of him! Well done, Rory! 👏

What is an ALD?
ALD stands for Aided Language Display. It’s a communication board that uses pictures, symbols, or words to help children understand language and express what they want to say.

Why do we use ALDs in Portage?
Within our Portage service, we use ALDs to support children’s communication and language development. By modelling and pointing to the visuals as we talk, children can begin to understand words, make choices, and request things they want or need. It’s a great way to build confidence and give children more ways to communicate. 💬

Last week we headed to Birmingham for the National Portage Association Development Day and had a fantastic time connecti...
12/03/2026

Last week we headed to Birmingham for the National Portage Association Development Day and had a fantastic time connecting, learning and sharing ideas.

A real highlight was the inspiring keynote from Ben Kingston-Hughes on The Power of Play — a wonderful reminder of just how important play is for children’s development.

Feeling motivated and grateful to be part of such a passionate community 💛

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Moor Lane Centre
Chessington
KT92AA

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