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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
Final PEIA offer - online inclusion and wellbeing platform membership - fully funded |
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Deadline: Friday 29 March 2024
Do you want the analytical advantage when it comes to inclusion in your school? Want to delve into the data and then demonstrate how you have an evidence-led approach to diversity and inclusion? The GEC Platform is the only online solution and is a world-first award winning solution for schools.
As you may know, Portsmouth have commissioned the GEC (Global Equality Collective) with PEIA funding to create a citywide offer to help us all with all things inclusion and well-being. With over a third of PEP schools now signed up to the GEC Platform to better understand their school culture, we want you all to take advantage of this before it is too late!
“The judges said this is a much needed tool in developing awareness of diversity and inclusiveness in schools and education! The testimonials from schools were strong with substantial evidence on the implementation of the tool and the platform seems to be gaining traction. Diversity, inclusivity and equity in EdTech is such an important topic and GEC is clearly doing this in a big and powerful way.”
BETT Awards, Highly Commended, Transformational Impact 2024 category
How can I access this? PEP schools or colleges can sign up to this offer for free until the end of March this year. You will get access as a PEP school or trust until March 2025 (this means you can get 2 years of benchmarking when you sign up now!)
To find out more, please email Gemma (Head of Operations) at office@thegec.education, or sign up online now to take up this offer today.
Play your part and help shape SEND services for young people |
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Portsmouth SEND Local Offer has launched their young person's survey for 13 - 25 years old who have special educational needs and/or disabilities. The information gained from the survey will be used to introduce new services as well as improve existing ones.
Please share this information with parents/carers in newsletters and on social media. You can download a promotional image here.
Parents/carers can complete the survey with their young person too.
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Mental Health Support Team introductory videos |
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The Mental Health Support Team have created two new videos to help people understand who they are are and what support they can provide children and young people.
The videos and further information about the Mental Health Support Team can also be found on the Portsmouth Education Partnership website.
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Emotional health and wellbeing resources from the School Library Service |
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The School Library Service is there to support you with resources, advice and guidance. They have a wealth of books covering various subjects such as loss and bereavement, challenging experiences at home, school transitions, bullying, LGBTQ+, feelings, anxiety, empathy, friendships, domestic violence etc. You may need particular books to support your children/young people.
Please see the information sheet “When a Book May Help” which suggests some publications which may be of use for various issues. They also stock various books listed in the Reading Well leaflets for children and teens.
The School Library Service can be contacted at school.library@portsmouthcc.gov.uk or 02392 326612.
Family Hubs professionals newsletter |
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Explore the second edition of the new Family Hubs newsletter, a bi-monthly update for professionals on all things new and coming soon to Portsmouth families, thanks to the UK government Family Hubs Start for Life funding.
This month’s newsletter is all about the exciting new sessions that are live or are coming soon across Portsmouth’s five Family Hubs, in addition to the public groups already available.
Naval Families Federation update |
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February's update from the Naval Families Federation (NFF) features the latest news and useful information, including:
- NFF partners with the Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA)
- Parent Support and Information Teams (PSITs)
- Immigration drop-in sessions
- Changes to minimum income requirement increases
- New accommodation offer
School improvement
Updates from Teach Portsmouth |
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1. Let's celebrate your colleagues and their long service to education
It's time to put your colleagues forward for Teach Portsmouth's long service to education event, to be held at Portsmouth Guildhall on 26 June from 4pm - 6pm. Those who are put forward and accept their invitation will enjoy afternoon tea and a trophy giving ceremony in the Mayor's Suite.
We are asking schools and colleges to put forward up to four members of staff who have worked in Portsmouth for 20 years or more. Due to venue capacity, the event is limited to a 110 people. To help manage capacity fairly, we are limiting schools/colleges to four submissions at this time. If schools/colleges have more than four people, we are operating a waiting list, which is allocated on a first come, first served basis. We would still recommend schools/college put forward four team members.
To help co-ordinate this process, we would recommend a school appointing a single person to oversee submissions. Please visit the Teach Portsmouth website for more information.
We would like to thank the University of Chichester Academy Trust and Salterns Academy for sponsoring this event.
2. Thank a school superhero - deadline extended!
Thanks to your efforts, even more primary and secondary school staff are being recognised for going above and beyond in our community. However, there are still schools who don't have any thank you messages at all. We have therefore extended the deadline to Friday 15 March 2024.
We need all primary and secondary schools to pull together and include information in email newsletters and on social media to encourage families and colleagues to get involved. Please use the text below with a link to our website to say thank you.
Help us thank our school's superheroes!
We need your help to recognise staff in our school who have gone above and beyond for you. Teach Portsmouth are asking primary and secondary schools in the city to thank their school superheroes.
To do this, all you need to do is visit the Teach Portsmouth website and share your thank you message using their online form. It's as simple as that!
Thank you messages will be shared with us in June 2024 on a special printed document to display. Visit www.teachportsmouth.co.uk/thankyou and share your message today!
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Kew Gardens youth grant opportunity |
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Applications to Grow Wild's 2024 youth grant opportunity are now open! Young people aged 14–25 can apply for a £500 Grow Wild grant to bring their nature project to life this summer.
Applications close at 3pm on Tuesday 19 March 2024.
Digital and STEM updates |
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TTS discount - not just for digital resources!
Because of our working relationship with TTS, they have provided a Pompey10 discount code for 10% discount. While waiting for the code to be reactivated, they have also provided Inspire20. This is valid until Friday 1 March 2024 but will get you a 20% discount.
Summer term 1 CPD trips
Following the success of the BETT visit, Gemma Gwilliam is running two more "trips" for schools and colleges across the city. Please complete the online form by Friday 8 March 2024 to express your interest.
Schools and Academies Show and EdTech Summit
Wednesday 1 May 2024 | Excel London
This is a lot smaller than BETT and doesn't just focus on technology. Attending this event is free and a participation grant of £50 per school will be given to cover train expenses.
researchED Bournemouth
Saturday 18 May 2024 | Avonwood Primary School
Not an ed tech event, however Gemma Gwilliam and Scott Salmond (Deputy Head, Craneswater Junior School) will be speaking and sharing findings around the use of technology to improve outcomes in literacy. These events are brilliant and often feature some incredible speakers and pedagogy including Kate Jones, Armarbeer Singh Gill and Chris Quigley. Early bird tickets are available for £20 plus fees however there is the option to potentially get a group discount depending on interest. Schools/individuals are welcome to sign up for themselves. As this is a Saturday, no participation grants are available.
British Science Week events for pupils (w/c Monday 11 March 2024)
Sign ups for British Science Week events close next Friday 1 March 2024. Please use the forms below to secure your school’s place (more info can be found here):
If you have any questions, please contact GGwilliam@copnorprimary.co.uk.
The D-Day Story: 'Life in World War Two Britain' |
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'Life in World War Two Britain' is a key stage 2 programme featuring a day of interactive experiences and unique opportunities to develop historical understanding, support literacy and inspire creativity.
Your visit will include an interactive workshop, a visit to the museum with its displays of artefacts and interactives, the stunning Overlord Embroidery and the opportunity to walk in the footsteps of the young men who travelled to Normandy in 1944 when you visit Landing Craft 7074.
If you have any questions, please email theddaystory@portsmouthcc.gov.uk.
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Professional recorder recital with fully funded transport costs |
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On Friday 15 March 2024, recorder virtuoso Piers Adams is presenting a workshop recital for schools between 1.15pm and 2.30pm at Portsmouth Anglican Cathedral. No preparation required, children can come along to listen or join in by bringing instruments. Check out Piers Adams on YouTube.
This is an excellent and inspiring opportunity - places will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.
The Cathedral will cover the cost of transport. Please contact David Price to book a place, confirm numbers and transport arrangements: David.Price@portsmouthcathedral.org.uk
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Portsmouth Primary SCITT – Dean Beadle conference morning |
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Portsmouth Primary SCITT are holding a conference morning on Monday 4 March 2024 which is being delivered by Autistic Speaker Dean Beadle. After hearing Dean speak at the Portsmouth Inclusion Conference last year, we were keen to ensure our trainee teachers received his insight, so reached out to confirm an input.
As we have space in our training room and know how valuable this input is, we would like to open out our remaining availability to other Portsmouth teachers and support staff, at the low cost of £25 per seat.
Dean will be with us at our Training Room at Stamshaw Junior School on Monday 4 March between 9am – 12pm. Guests are asked to arrive by 8.45am.
To request a place for the morning, please email admin@portsmouthscitt.co.uk with name/s of the person/s attending. Spaces will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.
For further information, call Emma Cornish (SCITT Lead) on 023 92373432.
Free webinar: Planning and curriculum sequencing in primary foreign languages |
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Join Language Angels for a free one-hour online seminar on Thursday 29 February 2024, 4pm - 5pm with Bianka Zemke, His Majesty’s Inspector, Schools National Lead – Languages, Curriculum Unit, Ofsted.
Bianka will be focusing on planning and sequencing of learning in primary foreign languages based on Ofsted requirements and their published language research review. At the end of her 20 -25 mins presentation, Bianka will have a few minutes to answer your questions.
Free Passover virtual broadcast for primary schools |
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Wednesday 20 March 2024, 9.30am - 10am
Join the Jewish Museum Learning and Engagement Team for an exciting free live-streamed event in celebration of the Jewish festival of Passover! Tune in for storytelling, object exploration and activities.
Cyber Choices webinars for parents/carers |
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These sessions introduce the Cyber Choices programme, led by the National Crime Agency, and delivered locally by SEROCU (the South East Regional Organised Crime Unit).
Ideally suited to parents/carers of children in year 3 (age 7) and above, all the way up to college, university and beyond, this session will help parents and carers to understand what computer misuse is, what the risks to young people are, to recognise some of the indicators that young people may be involved in committing cybercrimes, and how the Cyber Choices programme supports at-risk individuals.
If you have any queries, please contact the SEROCU Cyber Choices team on cyberchoices@serocu.police.uk.
Early years
EYFS profile training and non-statutory moderation |
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EYFS profile training
We have several dates this year for year R teachers to attend free EYFS profile training. The dates and times are:
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Wednesday 8 May 2024, 1pm - 4pm | Register
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Thursday 9 May 2024, 9am - 12pm | Register
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Monday 20 May 2024, 1pm - 4pm | Register
All training will be held in the Civic Offices in Conference Room A. Please book your space by the day before each session. Please do not make more than three bookings for your school across all three dates.
EYFS profile non-statutory moderation
The EY Advisory Teacher team are offering non-statutory moderation visits again this summer term. If your year R team would like support to explore the early learning goals and develop their understanding of how children will be achieving a good level of development in the EYFS, please email Ella.Harbut@portsmouthcc.gov.uk to book a visit.
We have capacity to offer moderation visits to a handful of schools and these are already being booked up, so please contact us soon. The cost of a moderation visit is £150 and this can be either a two hour AM or PM visit.
Participation and progression
Member of Youth Parliament elections |
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The time has come for young people to choose who they want to represent them in the city. The Youth Cabinet is holding its elections for Member of Youth Parliament (MYP) and it’s down to young people to choose who gains the title.
The Portsmouth Youth Cabinet is a group of young people who seek to represent the views of all young people in the city and work with decision makers to drive positive change. They are led by the MYP, who works with other MYPs across the country on national issues.
Those aged between 11 and 18 years old who live, work or study in Portsmouth are eligible to vote and get the chance to have their say on how their views are represented.
How to get involved:
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Monday 26 February 2024: Campaign videos go live! Watch and share with your friends, schools and youth groups!
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Thursday 29 February 2024: Meet the candidates! You’ll have the chance to ask any questions over a Zoom meeting with the candidates themselves. Voting will then open at 7pm!
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Friday 8 March 2024: VOTE VOTE VOTE! Voting closes at midday on 8 March and the winner will be announced at 6.30pm.
For all relevant information and links, go to linktr.ee/portsmouthyouthcabinet
A poster to share and display can be downloaded here.
HAF non-free school meals referrals update |
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The professional service referral form for the 2024 HAF Fun Pompey programme is available here. Please see the information sheet for further guidance.
Please be advised the process has been slightly revised. There will now be three open windows for referrals to be received and evaluated before each HAF delivery period. The team are currently confirming the Easter 2024 programme and more information will be shared in due course.
If you have any questions, please contact haf@portsmouthcc.gov.uk.
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Join our ‘small but mighty’ fostering service |
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 Join our closeknit fostering community and we'll support you from initial enquiry to foster family.
“It really is a fostering community and everyone in it are genuinely lovely." - Rachel and James, foster carers
As a relatively small local authority fostering service, we're able to get to know both our foster carers and the children or young people in our care, and ensure children remain within a familiar environment and close to any existing support network.
We offer a competitive financial package, local ongoing training, 24/7 wraparound support, social activities, regular placement opportunities and an accelerated application process.
SEND in action in the primary setting (Inclusion Outreach Service)
Wednesday 13 March 2024, 8.30am - 2.30pm | Cliffdale Primary Academy
- Maximum of 20 people
- Aimed at teachers, HLTAs, 1:1 TAs, SEN(D)CO, assistant SEN(D)CO, EYFS, primary staff supporting children with SEND
This course will provide an opportunity to:
- Develop confidence in identifying and making changes in your own setting to meet your pupil’s needs.
- Learn about practical strategies to support children with SEND in the classroom and beyond.
- Spend time within the specialist setting, seeing transferrable strategies and activities 'in action'.
- An opportunity to ask questions about what you have seen and how to adapt this for your setting.
To book a place, please email Laura.Browne@portsmouthcc.gov.uk.
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