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If you have information to be included in the next issue of the PEP bulletin, please send your text, image and link by Tuesday at 12pm to pep@portsmouthcc.gov.uk.
Inclusion
Anti-bullying support and information for those with SEND |
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Anti-Bullying Week 2022 takes place from 14 to 18 November 2022 and this year's theme is Reach Out.
Anti-bullying support and information for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in Portsmouth can be found on the Portsmouth SEND Local Offer website.
We'd love to see how schools are celebrating Anti-Bullying Week so don't forget to use the hashtag #AntiBullyingWeek when sharing on social media.
School improvement
Eat them to defeat them returns for 2023 |
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Veg Power's eat them to defeat them campaign will return in February 2023. The multi-award winning campaign combines the power of advertising with a schools’ programme and moves away from traditional five-a-day messaging to a concept designed for children – one they find fun and engaging. |
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If you have any questions, please contact Soraya.Ulrich-Khan@vegpower.org.uk.
Last chance: PEP deputy and assistant headteachers conference |
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To support the development of deputy and assistant headteachers across the PEP and succession planning in Portsmouth, the next half day conference has been planned for the afternoon of Wednesday 16 November 2022.
This exciting event will feature keynote speakers, including Mark Finnis and Steve Smith, and a TeachMeet session. View the full agenda and further information here.
Primary computing support |
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For primary computing support, including half a day of fully funded guidance and assistance from a subject matter expert, help with curriculum overview design, subject knowledge and bespoke staff training, please get in touch with Phil Wickins at p.wickins@stem.org.uk.
Over 15 Portsmouth primary schools have been supported so far, don’t miss out!
"I am the subject computing lead and after a recent Ofsted inspection need advice regarding content, resources and software alongside evidencing. Phil has really motivated and inspired me to look into more exciting options to add to our teaching alongside our existing map. He has kindly shared some excellent ideas with us which we certainly will bring to next year's computing teaching. I found Phil very knowledgeable and easy to talk to and whilst he suggested some changes he always took our existing curriculum onboard as well. I am currently revamping our computing overview and progression documents to reflect the knowledge that Phil has shared with us. I certainly think that Phil would be a very valuable asset to all primary schools in taking their computing provision to the next level.”
Relationships and sex education briefing |
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The Sex Education Forum have published a new briefing, Relationships and Sex Education: The Evidence. It is an accessible summary of the latest research evidence about RSE, particularly the contribution of RSE to behaviour change. A one-page 'quick guide' is also available to support sharing of key information, for example with parents and carers, governors and trustees and wider school staff.
These resources are provided free of charge to support understanding about the research basis for RSE.
Participation and progression
Aspirations Week 2023 |
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Aspirations Week 2023 will take place from 16 - 20 January 2023. More details will follow in the coming weeks about how to book speakers from the business community to visit your school. For those new to Portsmouth, visit the Portsmouth City Council website for a reminder of last year's Aspirations Week.
We would love to hear what plans you have so we can promote through our channels and support by getting the media along to cover events and activities throughout the week.
Please contact Charlotte.Stamp@portsmouthcc.gov.uk with any details.
Cost of living crisis
In order to support residents during the cost of living crisis, Portsmouth City Council has pulled together a wide range of helpful and relevant information into a single Cost of Living Hub on the council website. For those who may not have access to the internet or would prefer to speak to someone, residents can call the cost of living helpline on 023 9284 1047 to find out more about the support available to them.
We would be grateful for the support of schools and education settings in publicising this information to the families they are working with, and sharing the information with colleagues who may find it useful.
Vouchers for families of children eligible for free school meals
It has been agreed that Portsmouth families of children eligible for free school meals will receive a single voucher worth £70 per child this winter. Schools and other education settings will be asked to make these vouchers available to families during December. The £70 voucher will be formally announced to families later this month, at which point we will also send more information about the arrangements for voucher distribution. This will be the only voucher payment made between now and 31 March 2023. At this stage no further funding has been announced by the government for future voucher schemes.
Schools' Carols 2022: Songbook cover competition
The annual schools' carols event will take place on Monday 12 December 2022 at the Mountbatten Centre. The songbook cover competition returns this year and all school children are invited to create an A4 Christmas scene poster.
Further information and the poster specifications can be found at the link below. Entries must be received no later than Monday 21 November 2022 and must be provided as PDF or JPEG files.
If you have any questions, email events@portsmouthcc.gov.uk or call 02392 606076.
 Near miss reporting
Anyone who's experienced a 'near miss', which made them feel unsafe when walking or cycling around the city, can report it online.
It's important that everyone can safely use pavements and paths, so please help us spread the word amongst parents, carers and school staff. We're continually improving walking and cycling routes to make them safer, and the feedback we receive through the online forms is crucial in helping us identify hotspots so we can investigate ways to prevent incidents from happening.
People who experience a near miss will need to tell us where and when the incident took place and describe the vehicles that were involved.
A stepping stone to independence…
Could you provide young people with a secure stepping stone to adulthood? Supported lodgings provides a young person aged 18-24 in need of emotional support and encouragement with a safe place to live while they gain their independence.
"Supported lodgings is really enjoyable. We like young people; they have such potential and it's just fantastic to see them blossom with steady, supportive care."
Kate Jellicoe, Supported lodgings carer
Could you be a young person’s inspiration and mentor to help them get off on the right start to a successful independent life?
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