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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
Young carers on the school census |
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The Young Carers Alliance and Carers Trust have created an FAQ document featuring questions about young carers on the school census which have been asked by schools and young carer services, and responses from the Department for Education.
Additionally, here is some information that the Portsmouth Young Carers Service sent out in December that will support your school to complete the young carers section of the census correctly. For full details please refer to December's email.
- Young carers do not have to be registered with our service to be included on the school census.
- There are two different markers for the young carers you are aware of in your school. One highlights if school or young person has identified that they are a young carer and the second indicates if the parent or guardian has informed school.
- Young carer information from the DfE website
We continue to work together with schools to support the needs of individual young carers with their and their parent/guardian's consent.
If you have any further questions or you would like us to work with you to help raise the profile of young carers in your school and the development of your young carers provision, please do not hesitate to get in touch by emailing youngcarers@portsmouthcc.gov.uk.
School improvement
Teach Portsmouth Awards 2023 |
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 Get ready to nominate your superstar colleagues
Teach Portsmouth is pleased to announce that nominations for the Teach Portsmouth Awards are now open. This year, we've updated some categories with new names and introduced additional ones to recognise even more people. We would welcome nominations for the new progress award, governor's award and early years and childcare award categories. You can now nominate online using the form located on the website. We would encourage those appointed to draft their school/college's nomination using the Word template which can be downloaded from the website using the link below.
Webinar recording: How to write a nomination?
If you were unable to attend our webinar on how to write a nomination, a recording is now available to watch on the Teach Portsmouth website. Host, Frances Soul, independent chairperson, Portsmouth Education Partnership utilised her own experiences from the shortlisting panel in last year's awards to give attendees top tips on how to write the best supporting statement.
Nominations close on Friday 3 March 2023
Colleagues have until Friday 3 March 2023 to complete their nominations. If you have any questions, please email teachportsmouth@portsmouthcc.gov.uk.
Get your early bird ticket for the PEP Teaching and Learning Conference 2023 |
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Booking for the inaugural Portsmouth Education Partnership Teaching and Learning Conference is now available via Eventbrite.
Our conference 'Portsmouth Reads' will be held on Wednesday 8 March 2023 at The Marriott Hotel. With inspirational keynote speakers, interesting and informative workshops, stallholders, plus prizes and giveaways, there is something for everyone who is passionate about the teaching of reading in Portsmouth, from early years to post-16.
Further information about the workshops to enable participants to make their choices can be found here.
Early bird tickets are now on sale for the price of £85 + VAT if you book before the end of January 2023 (thereafter full price tickets will be £100 + VAT).
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South Downs songbook - KS3 resource |
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This is a free digital resource for students and teachers from KS3+ on song or instrumental composing. It includes interviews, composer advice, 'how to' guides, and sound samples.
The Arts Council funded project was led by Professor Ed Hughes and commissioned four professional composers to create works inspired by the South Downs National Park.
Free music resources from PercWorks |
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Portsmouth Music Hub is pleased to share these wide-ranging musical opportunities from PercWorks, including online masterclasses and digital resources. These opportunities are all free and offer an invaluable insight into the music industry for young people aged 18 and under. For more information about other opportunities with PercWorks, visit the website.
Emma King masterclass - STOMP percussionist
Date: Sunday 5 February 2023, 4pm - 5.30pm via Zoom
An interactive online masterclass with freelance percussionist Emma King. Learn first-hand about her musical journey and experiences whilst performing around the world with STOMP. Join the hands on session learning all things body percussion and cajon plus a Q&A.
Register now
Trailblazer digital masterclass series
This series shares our love of music and percussion in an accessible, exciting and musically challenging way. The masterclasses start with an introduction to body percussion and beginner Drumline, move through to full Drumline play alongs and stick tricks and finally the subdivision workout trio, a brainteaser for even the most proficient musician. These digital workshops have been supported by the Royal Philharmonic Society's Enterprise Fund in association with Harriet's Trust. To join the masterclasses, head to the website.
Free play alongs, duet videos and sheet music
A video series created with Black Swamp Percussion. Each video features a duet performance, how-to play alongs and interactive sheet music. Featuring snare drum, tambourine, triangle, castanets, wood blocks and more, these are an invaluable resource for teachers and students.
Access the duets here: Tamba 2, Fundango, Snare-E-Zade, Blockchain
National HIV Testing Week (6 - 12 February) |
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6 - 12 February is HIV Testing Week in England. The local sexual health service has produced resources which can be used as part of PSHE to support the annual campaign week. Access the HIV lesson resources and other RSE support via the Let's Talk About It website.
If you would like to support the national campaigns around HIV, visit the website.
RSHE guides for parents available in multiple languages |
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Does your wider workforce know that RSHE guides for parents and carers of primary and secondary age pupils are available in different languages? These short, clear documents can be used to communicate about teaching relationships and health education.
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, to help with curriculum overview design, subject knowledge even 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 writing to feedback about the fantastic meeting with Phil last week. 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 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 certainly think that Phil would be a very valuable asset to all primary schools in taking their computing provision to the next level.”
Primary languages update |
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An update for Portsmouth primary languages is now available to read here.
The next ALL primary hub meeting will be held face-to-face on Monday 20 March 2023 at the Portsmouth Academy training centre. At this session, Tanya Riordan from the University of Portsmouth will present her recent research findings on adaptive teaching and implications for the languages classroom. A second presentation on teaching languages and EAL will be delivered by Marie Allen, EAL advisor with Portsmouth City Council. Details of this meeting will be issued nearer the time.
PSHE: Service updates |
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Pharmacies in Portsmouth offer a range of services to residents of all ages in relation to sexual health. Please update your RSE lesson plans to include information about the range of services available. Most pharmacies are able to provide free emergency contraception.
There are also a number of pharmacies that provide free condoms as part of the local Get It On condom distribution service for under 25s. There are also 10 pharmacies that provide free repeat contraceptive pills, of which 8 of the pharmacies now provide free oral contraception pill initiation.
For more information on all these services visit the Let's Talk About It website including the 'professional' pages.
More information can be found at www.portsmoutheducationpartnership.co.uk/PSHE
School visits at Jane Austen’s House |
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Jane Austen’s House is the only museum in the world dedicated to the life, works and legacy of Jane Austen, one of England’s greatest authors. It is an accredited museum, set in the house in which Jane Austen lived for the last eight years of her life, and where her six globally-beloved novels were all revised or written, and were published.
A school visit to Jane Austen’s House is the perfect way to transport children of all ages to Jane Austen’s world, and to expand students’ knowledge of cultural capital by introducing them to her words and ideas. School groups can enjoy a range of specially-developed activities, from a Napoleonic Wars-themed escape room to interactive workshops exploring historical context, hands-on activities and a stimulating village walk.
Global Explorers theatre show |
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Global Explorers is a new play by Starburst Performers, a children's theatre company in their third season of presenting new and original shows for a younger audience.
Join Flora the explorer on a magical adventure as she makes friends with a moody mermaid, a dozy dragon and a funny fairy. While searching for her grandmother’s treasure, Flora encounters three amazing creatures who have been harmed by “rubbish!” made by “Human Beens”! Flora uses her imagination to save the creatures and create new things.
This production is about inspiring children to make positive environmental choices through the power of live performance in our school communities.
Please email theatreartsuk@yahoo.com or call 07971667296 for further details.
Participation and progression
Nuffield research placements for year 12 students |
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Nuffield Research Placements (NRP) are engaging, real-life research or development projects, where talented year 12 (or equivalent) students are placed at the heart of a UK host organisation.
We prioritise finding placements for students from low-income backgrounds and those who are the first in their immediate family to attend university.
Moving Forward: event for adults and young people with SEND or a learning disability |
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 Adults and young people with SEND or a learning disability are invited to Moving Forward, a free education, employment, health, and community support information event.
Young people aged 14-24, along with their parents and carers, are invited to find out about opportunities available as they transition to adulthood. Information will be available on employability, health, independent living and community inclusion.
Adults, carers and professionals are invited to find out more about services in Portsmouth for people with a learning disability.
There's no need to book - just drop-in to the Victory Suite, Fratton Park, on Wednesday 15 March 2023 between 9.30am and 3.30pm.
Have you considered an apprenticeship?
This February, the apprenticeship team, together with in-house training provider, The Community Learning Service, are running virtual session to help staff better understand the apprenticeship opportunities at the council.
Funding is available for you to study for a qualification and support you to progress in your career. You can gain a qualification between level 2 (GCSE) and level 7 (masters degree) while at work - without impacting on your employment contract or salary.
A 'find out more about apprenticeships' session will be held on Teams on Wednesday 8 February 2023 from 11am to 11.45am where you can find out:
- If an apprenticeship right for you
- What you can expect from an apprenticeship
- What qualifications you can achieve
- How to apply
A 'functional skills' session will be held on Teams on Wednesday 8 February 2023 from 12pm to 12.30pm where you can find out about:
- Functional skills courses
- Accessing lost certificates
- Further education opportunities
To attend a session, please contact apprenticeships@portsmouthcc.gov.uk.
Headteachers and recruitment officers in schools are also invited to a 'recruiting an apprentice' session on Tuesday 7 February 2023 from 12pm to 12.45pm. If you are a recruiting headteacher, please contact apprenticeships@portsmouthcc.gov.uk for your invite. There will be a follow up opportunity to discuss any further information specific to your needs on Friday 10 February 2023, 2pm - 3pm. Please contact apprenticeships@portsmouthcc.gov.uk for your follow up invite.
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Upcoming primary computing courses
Are you a new computing subject lead? Are you secure in exactly what your role includes? Do you want to know more about assessment in computing? Which curriculum to apply? Or how to instigate change and boost subject knowledge and confidence among your teachers? If the answer is yes to any of these questions, book onto ‘leading primary computing’, a two-day comprehensive course from the National Centre for Computing Education.
The course will be facilitated by Phil Wickins, a senior professional development leader for STEM learning. The course costs £65 per day (£130 in total), however comes with a subsidy of £220 per day (£440 in total) back to your school, if this is the first NCCE course a teacher from your school has attended this academic year. Your school can use the £310 to pay to cover you, or put back into your computing budget, the choice is yours.
There are two options to choose from. Limited spaces available.
- Remote: online using Microsoft Teams
6 February 2023 and 24 February 2023 – 9.30am - 3pm
Book your place
- Face-to-face course: Bedenham Primary School, Bridgemary Avenue, Gosport
22 February 2023 and 23 March 2023 – 9.30am - 4.30pm
Book your place
Training for schools on parental substance misuse
In January 2019, the Family Support Project was set up within the Society of St James (SSJ), funded by Public Health England and Portsmouth City Council, to support service innovation for families in Portsmouth, where parental substance misuse is considered a problem.
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The Family Support Project Senior Family Worker – Tay Kilty – is offering a short training session aimed at school professionals to look at the following points;
- To begin to understand the impact of parental substance misuse on the child
- To be able to identify signs of possible parental substance misuse
- To understand what a child’s experience may be marked by when they are impacted by parental substance misuse (child’s eyes)
- To look at how to approach a parent when parental substance misuse is suspected
- To explore what education settings can do to support a parent that is already identified as misusing substances, and also
- To provide further information on outside organisations that referrals can be made to
The session should last no longer than an hour, is open to anybody who has contact with pupils and parents, and will be delivered remotely.
Dates and times of sessions:
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Tuesday 31 January – 11am - 12pm
Wednesday 8 February – 3.30pm - 4.30pm
Thursday 23 February – 9.30am - 10.30am
Thursday 9 March – 9.30am - 10.30am
Tuesday 28 March – 3.30pm - 4.30pm
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Thursday 20 April – 9.30am - 10.30am
Tuesday 9 May – 3.30pm - 4.30pm
Wednesday 24 May – 9.30am - 10.30am
Monday 5 June – 3.30pm - 4.30pm
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Spaces will be limited to 20 attendees per session on a first come, first served basis.
To book your place, please email tay.kilty@ssj.org.uk stating your name, school, email address and date of session preferred. You will then receive an email confirmation of your place. You will be emailed joining details prior to the training session.
Hampshire and Dorset Science Learning Partnership
Primary science teacher conference - Thursday 9 February 2023
Please use code TRP2223 when booking for your school to receive £50 back after attending the CPD.
Secondary science technician conference - Monday 6 February 2023
Please use code TRP2223 when booking for your school to receive £20 back after attending the CPD.
Online CPD subscription offer:
Click here for details of all CPD on offer, or email c.langley@hispmat.org if you would like to discuss bespoke science CPD needs for your school or trust.
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