Training offer for parents/carers and the community

PEEP groups

Peep groups are for mums, dads, carers and their children together, and aim to support families with their children’s early learning in a simple and enjoyable way.

The different elements of a Peep group provide opportunities to have fun together and to share the key ideas that support children’s development. Peep sessions include:

• songs and rhymes
• joint play activities
• a talking time for adults (chatting about an aspect of children’s development)
• story and book-sharing time
• ideas for families to try at home.

Please contact kate.smith@torbay.gov.uk for further information.

Torbay Small Steps groups

The Torbay Portage Service would like to offer parents and their children with special educational needs an opportunity to attend a small toddler group.  The group aims to reflect the Portage Principles. The group is held fortnightly and it is run by two Portage home visitors. 

The aims of the group are:

• To give parents opportunities to meet one another and the Portage Home Visitors and for staff to get to know families and children
• For parents to be able to ask questions and share support ideas
• For children to be able to experience accessible play and learning experiences within a small group
• For staff members to share play and learning ideas to meet young children’s needs

For further information please contact Annette.smith@torbay.gov.uk