Inclusion
Project Orpheus and Prevent update |
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The latest Project Orpheus and Prevent update includes information on:
- Project Orpheus – the final stages
- Changes to KCSinEd (2022)
- Picture News – a weekly take on the news
- The Guardian – News and media workshops for secondary schools
- Educate Against Hate – 5 resources you can use this year
- ACT (Action Counters Terrorism) – How do extremists target people online?
- Reporting prejudicial language and behaviour
- Training
Latest news from the Naval Families Federation |
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Books for All project: A suggested book list (and other free resources) to support pupils from the Royal Navy and Royal Marines community is available here.
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Armed Forces Family Fund: Funding is available for eligible settings on or within a 5 mile radius of an Armed Forces base or unit, supporting service children. Applications can only address the needs of children from currently serving Forces families, who are aged 0-5 years and not in primary school education. Grants of £20,000 to £80,000 available. Deadline: 5 December 2022
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Homeport magazine: The latest edition of the free Homeport magazine is now live. You can read online and subscribe to receive future hard copies here.
Portsmouth Young Carers Service network meeting |
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The autumn term education network meeting is taking place on Tuesday 18 October 2022, 2pm - 3pm on Microsoft Teams. The session will be repeated on Wednesday 19 October 2022, 3.45pm - 4.45pm, also on Microsoft Teams.
This term the focus is on preparing for the introduction of young carers to the school census. This change will take place in spring 2023. The session will provide lots of practical suggestions to help identify the 'hidden' young carers who are likely to go 'under the radar' in every school and college. We will also discuss the support that our service is able to offer all Portsmouth schools as they prepare for the change.
Participants will also receive an update from our service, signposting to other young carers information and have an opportunity to share effective practice and 'brainstorm' challenges around supporting young carers.
Please email youngcarers@portsmouthcc.gov.uk if you or a colleague would like to book a place at one of the sessions. Please let us know the name of the person attending, their role and contact details. We will then send them an MS Teams link for the session. If more than one member of your team would like to attend, they would be most welcome.
School improvement
Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra KS2 schools concert |
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Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra (BSO) warmly invite all primary school children in key stage 2 and staff members to join the orchestra once again for a magnificent (and free!) schools’ concert presented by award-winning composer, James Redwood.
With the full orchestra on stage, James will present a programme of music based entirely around the theme of Midnight Magic, so expect an exciting selection of repertoire that will take the audience on a journey through the night.
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We will be exploring the night sky, the marvellous moon and stars, and some magical film music. There will also be James Redwood's new participatory piece, created with schools in the BCP area and built-in partnership with SoundStorm. The piece will use Makaton symbols and signs, so students can JOIN IN with the BSO during the performance!
There is a free CPD session for a teacher from every school attending the concert to teach you the music and words for the participatory items, as well as giving ideas for other ways you can prepare for the concert. The CPD session will be held on Monday 21 November 2022, 4.15pm – 6pm at Portsmouth Guildhall, Lord Mayor’s Banqueting Hall.
Please note that the CPD session is a requisite for your school attending the school's concert. If you do not have at least one representative from your school attending the CPD, then your tickets may be offered to a school on the waiting list.
The deadline for applying for seats is Friday 21 October 2022 – no bookings will be accepted after this date.
Music in school: Needs analysis
FAO the music manager
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Further to the citywide training about the new National Plan for Music Education, we have been inundated with enquiries about where next and how to identify priorities for your school.
In response to these requests, we have constructed a needs analysis that will enable you to look at different aspects of your music curriculum, where you are, where you need to be and what you might need to get there.
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There are quite a few questions, but if you rattle through I am reliably informed it can be completed in 10 minutes… if you wish to be more systematic, you can take your time, which might be more beneficial! As part of the Music Hub's analysis of what schools need, it would be extremely useful for us to have the results of your needs analysis so we can ascertain what training might be beneficial on a wider scale, which schools would benefit from this and also provide some training with Hub funding where we can.
If you are able to complete the survey by Friday 21 October 2022, that would be very helpful. Please email portsmouthmusichub@portsmouthcc.gov.uk if you have any specific queries.
Help colleagues find their route
into teaching |
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To coincide with teacher training applications opening nationally on Tuesday 11 October, Teach Portsmouth has updated their route finder to showcase courses from training providers in the city for the academic year 2023/24.
Teach Portsmouth is a fantastic resource for colleagues who are looking to step up into a teaching role. The route finder is an online tool that presents information on school-based training, university-based training, or a combination of both options.
We would encourage colleagues to share this useful information with staff as well as family members too. The link takes you to the training section of the Teach Portsmouth website.
Planet League Cup: One week until kick off! |
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The Planet League Cup will take place from 10 October 2022 to 13 November 2022.
More than 70 football clubs and hundreds of schools will be competing to score the most green goals and top the league. Schools can take part free of charge and score goals by completing green activities in school and at home. Learn about climate action via the free lesson packs.
There are Zoom calls available for teachers to find out more information taking place this week. Choose a session and book your place via the online form.
Information event returns to inspire people to become teaching assistants |
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Teach Portsmouth is pleased to announce the return of their information events to support the recruitment of teaching assistants in the city. In July, a trial information event saw over 50 local residents attend to find out more about becoming a teaching assistant.
We are asking senior colleagues in schools to help us promote our next event on Tuesday 1 November at Portsmouth Central Library. There will be two information sessions on the day from 10am - 11:30am and 11:30am - 1pm.
Please share this information with parents/carers in email newsletters and on social media. More information about the event can be found on the Teach Portsmouth website using the link below.
Portsmouth Arts Network |
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The next Portsmouth Arts Network meeting will take place on Wednesday 14 December 2022, 4.40pm - 5.30pm, at the Training and Learning Centre at The Portsmouth Academy.
The aim of the meeting is to support children with their mental health through the arts.
For more information or if you would like to attend, please email Helen Richardson at Helen.Richardson@kingsacademies.uk.
Portsmouth governor briefings |
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The first of the termly governor briefings will take place Wednesday 12 October 2022, 4.30pm - 6.30pm on Microsoft Teams. The agenda will include an update on results information, the link to our PEP (Portsmouth Education Partnership) strategic plan, and what we now know about the implications of Portsmouth being identified as a Priority Education Investment Area, some information on what governors need to consider in respect of PHSE, plus a number of updates including changes to the Ofsted inspection framework.
All governors at Portsmouth LA maintained schools and academies are warmly invited to attend. If you would like to join the meeting and have not yet received a link please email SchoolGovernor@portsmouthcc.gov.uk.
Future meetings will take place, also on Teams, on:
- Tuesday 7 February 2023, 4.30pm - 6pm
- Thursday 11 May 2023, 4.30pm - 6pm
ALL Portsmouth Primary Hub |
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In conjunction with the Consejería de Educación
- Monday 17 October 2022 @ 16:00
- The Training and Learning Centre, Manor Road PO1 5LB (behind Portsmouth Academy)
Sharing resources and training opportunities for teachers of young learners of Spanish
María Antonia García Rolland, from the primary education section of the Spanish Embassy in London, has very kindly agreed to travel to Portsmouth to lead an information session on the resources and training opportunities offered by the Consejería de Educación.
María will also share ideas about how cultural events and traditions from the Spanish-speaking world can be integrated into language learning. And she has promised to bring along some motivational freebies too!
As always, this is intended to be an informal and supportive session and we hope that lots of colleagues – involved in teaching French as well as Spanish - will want to take advantage of this super opportunity.
Please confirm your attendance by emailing lizlord0502@gmail.com.
Refreshments will be available from 15:45pm. Our meeting should finish by 17:15pm at the latest.
Participation and progression
Applications to join the Youth Commission now open |
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Applications are once again open for young people, aged 14-24, to join the Police and Crime Commissioner’s Youth Commission. The purpose of the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Youth Commission is to make young people part of the solution to tackling crime and improving policing, rather than being seen as part of the problem.
Volunteers will work in teams to:
- talk with young people in their communities to understand their policing and criminal justice concerns
- provide opportunities for young people to inform, support and challenge the Police and Crime Commissioner’s work
- feedback directly to decision makers to influence practice, policy and strategy
- identify the root causes of problems, make recommendations for change and work on solutions
Members gain confidence and skills in networking, presenting and receive training that they can use on their CV’s. They can also use the hours they volunteer with us towards their DofE awards and receive a reference for future jobs.
Commitment involves attending the office in Winchester and online meetings, helping complete the Big Conversation at events, and with peers, and delivering the recommendations conference. Expenses are paid and refreshments provided.
The process will start online with a virtual taster session and then move to an in-person induction for successful applicants.
The application form is available here. Applications close on Sunday 30 October 2022.
Sufficiency and resources
e-Bug: infection control resources |
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The UK Health Security Agency have launched a new website with useful resources for education settings and parents/carers on how to prevent and control infections.
 Help shape a brighter future for our city
The rising cost of living is having a big impact. How have you been affected? Take part in our Big Portsmouth Survey to tell us how life has changed for you. We also want your views on the climate crisis, getting around the city, and cultural activities in Portsmouth. Your views will help how we shape services for local people and communities.
The survey is open to all Portsmouth residents aged 16 and over. The closing date is 16 October 2022 at 11.59pm. Have your say. Make an impact.
If you don't have access to the internet or you find it hard to use, you can take part over the phone. All you need to do is call our friendly team on 023 9261 6708, open Monday to Friday, 9am-4pm.
Live Well in Portsmouth
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Come along to one of our Live Well events and get support on a wide range of issues. We’ve teamed up with local partners to provide advice on money, energy and health.
We recognise that with the rising cost of living, people are facing many challenges. Anyone worried about money can get free, confidential advice on how to make sure they’re receiving everything they’re entitled to, how to find ways to save money and how to deal with problem debt.
We also offer support and advice around general health and wellbeing.
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 Could you give Alex the 'huggles' he craves?
Foster Portsmouth are looking for a new foster family for 'adorable' five-year-old Alex* who, after a lot of changes in his short life, now needs a long-term caring home where he is either the only child or alongside a much older child.
Lego and Minecraft loving Alex thrives on one-to-one attention, 'loves to be loved', and can be extremely affectionate and empathetic. His short-term carer shared: "He really makes you melt. When I was upset a few days ago, he brought me a cuddly toy to comfort me."
If you could give Alex his 'huggles' and indulge his love of the outdoors or provide a loving home for a child like him, we'd really like to hear from you.
*Name changed to protect identity.
HISP Research School
Please find below links to CPD and information webinars we are running this term:
Starting in January....
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