THE PORTAGE MODEL

Child-led Play
Time spent observing self-initiated play to identify individual interests, strengths and emerging skills. Sharing interactions focusing on the child’s priorities and intentions. Celebrating the child’s independence and active learning. Introducing new play ideas. Integrating play into family routines.  

Family Focus
Time spent sharing and addressing families’ priorities. Addressing needs and looking forward. Sharing information and problem solving. Signposting to other agencies. Empowering parents. Promoting inclusion. Highlighting positive experiences

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Structured Teaching
Time spent reviewing and planning play based teaching activities, using the Portage small steps approach to learning. Identifying barriers to learning. Deciding if further practice is needed. Exploring ideas with the child. Agreeing and modelling the activity.