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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
Courses for parents through Portsmouth's Family Hubs |
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A host of support for mums, dads and expectant parents is available through Portsmouth's Family Hubs, including lots of online courses to support you from bump to baby and beyond.
The Solihull Approach courses will help expectant parents to understand their pregnancy, labour, birth, their baby, and provide new parents with all you need to know about feeding, crying, sleeping, playing, and soothing.
The courses are for you to follow in your own time and available in over 100 languages.
To access the courses for free, register online and enter the access code PARENTSUPPORT.
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Advice on winter bugs and keeping well |
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With temperatures dropping this month Clare Joy – an NHS school nurse working locally – explains in this short video some top tips on keeping winter bugs at bay and using the Healthier Together app for advice.
You can watch on the Hampshire and Isle of Wight NHS YouTube channel.
Download Healthier Together for advice with common childhood illnesses
It can sometimes be hard for parents to know the best way to help children recover from winter bugs. Healthier Together has been developed by local clinicians and gives simple advice on how to help them get better at home.
The app will also help you to spot the signs if it is something more serious and guide you to the right help. Visit what0-18.nhs.uk, download from the App Store or get it on Google Play.
The UK Health Security Agency have also published helpful advice on spotting the signs of when to keep children home. You can visit the Hampshire and Isle of Wight NHS winter wellness web page for more advice on keeping warm and well this winter.
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School improvement
Help us make the Teach Portsmouth Jobs and Opportunities Fair a success |
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 The Teach Portsmouth team need your help in attracting parents/carers to attend the Teach Portsmouth Jobs and Opportunities Fair at Portsmouth Guildhall on Monday 26 February 2024 from 10am to 2pm. Over 24 exhibitors will promote jobs, training and volunteering opportunities in schools and colleges across the city.
We are asking schools and colleges to share this information with parents and carers to increase interest and awareness about careers in education. Please include this suggested text and image in your school newsletters and social media pages. A poster to print or share online is also available.
If you need something more bespoke, email teachportsmouth@portsmouthcc.gov.uk.
Gained qualifications abroad? Share your experience at the jobs fair
During the Teach Portsmouth Jobs and Opportunities Fair, we hold a series of information sessions to help people navigate their options when it comes to working in education. To help bring topics to life, we often work with school staff who share their experiences.
We are looking for a teacher or teaching assistant who has joined a primary or secondary school, who has gained qualifications in another country. We often receive questions about working in schools if you have gained qualifications and how to approach getting a job in the UK.
If you have a staff member who could talk for about 4 - 5 minutes and would be happy to take questions from attendees, that would be fantastic. In the first instance, please email teachportsmouth@portsmouthcc.gov.uk and a member of the team will be in contact.
Good Ofsted ratings for three Portsmouth schools |
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Congratulations to St Paul's Catholic Primary School, Stamshaw Junior School and King's Academy College Park (Infant) for achieving 'Good' ratings following recent Ofsted inspections.
In their report for St Paul's Catholic Primary School, inspectors highlighted:
"Pupils are happy and proud to be members of this vibrant school. They welcome newly arrived pupils and support them to quickly form strong friendships. Pupils actively involve others in their play and seek to support anyone who needs help. They value the diverse school community, being curious to learn more about each other’s different backgrounds. Pupils talk about the school being ‘a family’ where everyone is accepted."
In their report for Stamshaw Junior School, inspectors highlighted:
"Pupils are flourishing both academically and pastorally because of the school’s high expectations. At the heart of the school is the vision of ‘Be kind. Do your best. Achieve together’. Pupils show kindness to each other and include everyone. Indeed, one staff member commented, ‘This is the most caring school I’ve worked in.’"
In their report for King's Academy College Park (Infant), inspectors highlighted:
"Pupils are happy and safe in this vibrant school. The school’s ‘dragon values’ of kindness, responsibility, resilience, teamwork, challenge, independence and creativity are well understood by pupils. They are proud that these values guide them in school and beyond. Pupils know that staff expect them to behave well. They are respectful and considerate of each other. Pupils say, ‘Everyone is kind here, so no one has any broken feelings.’"
Goodwood Education Trust newsletter |
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Read the latest schools newsletter from the Goodwood Education Trust for information on:
- Free farm trips: funding is available to offer free trips to eligible schools, with high numbers of children eligible for free school meals, those with special educational needs or those with English as an additional language. They can offer a free farm trip and significant support with coach travel.
- Children in the community
- STEM seminars at Festival of Speed
- Learning where our food comes from
- and more...
If you have any questions, please email get@goodwood.com or call 01243 755157.
Primary heads residential conference |
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The next Portsmouth primary heads residential conference will take place on 6-8 March 2024. See the flyer for full details of the conference and talks.
Primary headteachers wishing to attend need to respond by Wednesday 31 January 2024 to the email sent to them earlier this month. If you have not received this email, please contact Jennie Pateman via portsmouth.phc@gmail.com.
Cyber training for SLT, business managers and digital champions |
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Following the success of our cyber training for IT teams in October, we are delighted to welcome back Holly Foxcroft and Jay Jay Davey to deliver cyber training to SLT, business managers and digital champions.
They bring with them a wealth of expertise and lived experiences to continue to support our drive in ensuring schools have the most up to date information when looking to keep themselves and their schools safe.
Date: Tuesday 6 February 2024, 1pm - 3.30pm
Location: Copnor Primary School
Age range: SLT, business managers and digital champions
Number of attendees: Unlimited
Other info: This is not a formal qualification
Holocaust Memorial Day schools event - Friday 26 January 2024 |
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This Holocaust Memorial Day, Holocaust survivor Hedi Argent MBE will be sharing her testimony live through YouTube. Last year 600 schools joined online for a successful event.
It is free to join and the talk is suitable for both primary and secondary school students. Hedi, now 94, fled persecution and came to England as a refugee.
When?
Friday 26 January 2024, 1pm to 2pm
How?
Visit the National Holocaust Centre and Museum YouTube channel from 1pm.
If you have any questions, please contact education@holocaust.org.uk.
Green Football Weekend |
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Green Football Weekend takes place from Friday 3 to Sunday 5 February 2024 and aims to tackle climate change by bringing together the whole footballing community - from premier league teams to grassroot clubs and schools.
Toolkits have been developed for KS1, 2 and 3 so that teachers can bring the campaign into the classroom. These toolkits have lesson plans and ideas that have been tested and verified by a number of teachers and many schools have already introduced them into the classroom.
Free, fun, family events across Portsmouth |
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Families across Portsmouth can access free family activities in their local area.
Let’s Play Portsmouth is offering a variety of experiences for families with children of all ages, organised by HAF (holiday activities and food) Fun Pompey and their renowned providers, funded by the government’s household support fund.
The sessions are free and open to anyone living in PO1 – PO6. People who attend will also receive a free meal, and sessions run from Saturday 20 January 2024 until the end of February half term.
Families are required to book their places online.
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