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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
My Happy Mind programme update |
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Health and Care Portsmouth are pleased to confirm that funding for the My Happy Mind programme is set to continue for a further year. We are really pleased with how well the programme has been received and utilised and it's lovely when we receive videos from schools describing the ways in which it has supported children's positive mental health, resilience and self-esteem. The qualitative and quantitative feedback we receive is always very positive and encouraging.
The funding arrangement will remain the same. The school will be expected to contribute £2 per child per year and Health and Care Portsmouth will fund the remainder. We need you to confirm whether you wish to continue with this arrangement for the next academic year.
If you decide not to continue with the programme, we'd be interested to know why and would appreciate your feedback. We'd also be interested in any general feedback on your experience of using the programme.
Please confirm that you would like to continue by contacting Stuart McDowell at Stuart.McDowell@portsmouthcc.gov.uk by Friday 26 April 2024.
We've also been able to secure a small amount of additional funds to extend the programme to more primary schools. The funding arrangement will remain the same as above. If you would like to know more about the programme, please contact Katie Ingham at katie.ingham@myhappymind.org or 07760 887664. You can also book an information session with Katie.
If any additional schools would like to use the programme, please contact Stuart McDowell at Stuart.McDowell@portsmouthcc.gov.uk by Friday 26 April 2024. Please be aware this is just an expression of interest at this stage, and we'll respond to you in May.
Last chance to sign up for PEIA offer: fully funded online inclusion and wellbeing platform membership |
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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.
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 wellbeing. With over a third of PEP schools who have 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 2024. You will get access as a PEP school or trust until March 2025 (this means you can get two years of benchmarking when you sign up now).
If you are interested in finding out more, please email Gemma (Head of Operations) at office@thegec.education or simply sign up online by Friday 29 March 2024.
SENDAP change programme monthly newsletter |
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In the first SENDAP change programme monthly newsletter you will find updates on the following:
- Portsmouth's plan for alternative provision
- Insight into the LAIP plans and partnerships
- Initial feedback on the EHCP template trial
- Roll out of the Early Language for Every Child (ELSEC) programme
- Information on the feedback loop and evaluation
Relational and restorative practice |
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Passionate to further develop relational and restorative practice?
This infographic captures the new offer for Portsmouth's schools and colleges. Bec Mason looks forward to hearing from you.
Please email Rebecca.Mason@portsmouthcc.gov.uk to find out more.
Prevent newsletter |
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The latest regional Prevent newsletter from Helene Morris, DfE Regional Coordinator for Prevent includes information on:
- online training opportunities for those working in the education sector
- a webinar for FE skills providers
- national statistics and complying with the Prevent Duty in the FE sector
Please feel free to circulate to safeguarding leads.
School improvement
Technology for adults: TA and support staff training |
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As part of our ongoing commitment to continuous professional development across the city, we are pleased to launch our new TA and support staff training programme.
These pathways have been designed to provide opportunities for TAs and support staff to understand how to use technology to:
- Enhance teaching and learning
- Reduce workload
- Support accessibility and inclusion
And ensure that all members of our community can work together to improve outcomes for all. Each unique pathway includes four sessions and are offered free of charge, designed specially by some of our digital experts from schools across the city.
Please use the online form to register your interest. If you have any questions, please contact Gemma Gwilliam at ggwilliam@copnorprimary.co.uk.
Help us promote the Teach Portsmouth Support and Teaching Assistant Jobs Fair |
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 Teach Portsmouth's next event, the Support and Teaching Assistant Jobs Fair, will take place on Tuesday 23 April 2024 at Portsmouth Central Library. The event will be split into two identical sessions, 1.30pm - 3.30pm and 4pm - 6pm.
We are asking schools and colleges to share this information with parents and carers to increase interest and awareness about the event. 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.
Portsmouth languages update |
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Read the latest Portsmouth languages update for information on:
- Understanding multilingual children’s language development
- NCLE spotlight on home, heritage and community languages
- British Council resources for D-Day 80: Remembering the Normandy landings
- Summary of ‘deep dive in languages’ from a primary languages practitioner
Primary language leads network meeting
The next meeting of the primary language leads network will take place online from 4pm - 5pm on Wednesday 1 May 2024. A link and agenda will be shared next term.
Early years
50 things to do before you're five |
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 It's here! The new, exciting and long awaited 50 things to do before you're five initiative has come to Portsmouth!
The Early Years Team and School Improvement are introducing this opportunity for families to get involved in 50 things and would like schools to share the leaflet with their parents through your websites, social media or by printing the leaflet and popping into book bags.
Whilst the 50 experiences are designed for our 0-5 year olds, all family members can get involved. No more rainy day nowhere to go or "Mum, I'm bored" moments because 50 things provides a wealth of active ideas which support learning. 50 things will help to develop and expand vocabulary, give families a focus for learning and playing together and make taking part in activities around the city fun!
So please encourage your families to download the app, visit the website and find an experience to take part in. It is free and all of the experiences are no or low cost.
Everyone is getting involved in 50 things…
- Gemma from the Early Years team and her daughter, Grace took part in Millenium Miles. See their experience here.
- Ella from the Early Years team and her daughter, Dilly took part in Woodland Wandering. See their experience here.
And look out for more 50 things ideas as our new initiative evolves.
Pioneering care and support
The Mockingbird programme, our pioneering foster care model, is a wraparound support service prioritising placement stability by offering the relationships and vital additional support akin to an extended family.
“My hub provide a massive amount of support and camaraderie, and I’ve made lifelong friendships with the other foster carers within my hub.” - Amanda, satellite foster carer
The model’s ‘constellations’ consist of six to ten fostering families with a skilled foster carer serving as a ‘hub carer’ at the centre offering peer support and guidance, as well as additional respite care in the form of sleepovers and social activities. Mockingbird strengthens relationships and permanence, and provides the chance for children to develop rapport with trusted adults and other young people in care.
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Recruitment advertising costs |
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The charge for schools and academies not signed up with Portsmouth City Council Traded Services to advertise their vacancies on the PCC website is increasing from 1 April 2024 from £110 plus VAT to £120 plus VAT.
The cost covers up to a 4-week advertising time period.
Charges are invoiced retrospectively at the end of each quarter.
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