PORTAGE WORKER
Where you might hear it: From anyone working with pre-school children in a healthcare, social care or educational setting.
What does it mean: Portage workers offer a home-visiting service for pre-school children with developmental or learning difficulties, and physical or other specific needs. They're called "portage workers" because the first home visiting scheme of this sort was started in Portage, Wisconsin, US. Their work involves making learning fun for the family and developing children's interests.
How to use it: Contact a portage worker in your area and find out about their career progression. Workers are always experienced professionals from childcare, education, healthcare or social care. Make sure your colleagues are aware of the service that portage workers offer.
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