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Inclusion
EHC Needs Assessment Requests and Family Support Plans |
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We have been listening to the views of SENCOs over the last year about the need to submit a Family Support Plan (FSP) as part of an Education Health and Care Needs Assessment (EHCNA) request. We have considered the feedback that that we have received and have updated our process with effect from the autumn term 2024.
In the light of the feedback received, PCC will no longer request that an FSP is routinely submitted as part of an EHCNA request. We would still encourage the school, college and setting to consider an FSP when SEND needs are first identified. However, where education settings are confident there are no additional needs then you do not need to complete as FSP as evidence. N.B. if you are already in the process of completing a request you can still submit the previous paperwork.
We appreciate that as part of an EHC Needs Assessment, social care needs must be assessed. This is also an opportunity to identity any unmet needs, especially if these might be impacting on progress and outcomes in education.
Since the FSP has been introduced in Portsmouth, schools are now frequently and proactively using it when working with families. This is good practice and represents a significant and positive shift since the previous EHA.
We will still need your understanding on the whole needs of the family and have updated the assessment request paperwork (section 5c) so that you can have a "light-touch" check in with the family about the aspects of family life. You may find this guidance helpful in asking questions around some of the aspects. If any of these areas score 3 or below you should consider completing an FSP.
The information in section 5c of the request form can be copied and pasted from the FSP if there is one in place. It will be necessary to copy and paste the information as the FSP will contain information about other family members so cannot be included in its entirety as part of the EHCNA.
Portsmouth Inclusion Conference |
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Thursday 17 October 2024 | Portsmouth Marriott Hotel
A final reminder that the early bird ticket price for Portsmouth Inclusion Conference ends on Friday 13 September 2024. Currently priced at £80, this will increase to £100 on Monday 16 September 2024. Registration for the event can be made online and if you require any further information, please contact Cheri.Trigwell@portsmouthcc.gov.uk.
We are looking forward to receiving keynote presentations from:
- Kit Messenger - Co-founder of Changing Chances (CiC)
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Professor Hanna Kovshoff and Professor Sarah Parsons - Southampton University
If you need more tempting, the workshop descriptions can be found on the registration page. Conference stallholders include: Oarsome Chance, SENDIASS, Portsmouth Parent Voice, Early Help and Family Hub, Neuro-Diversity, Parent Carers Board to name few.
Secure your seat now and we look forward to seeing you at the event!
Relational and Restorative Practice |
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Many schools are exploring Relational and Restorative Practice. Please contact Bec Mason (Rebecca.Mason@portsmouthcc.gov.uk) for a conversation or staff training booking.
Spaces have become available for headteachers on the next Relational and Restorative Practice experience morning on Monday 23 September 2024, 8am - 12.30pm at Trafalgar School. Please contact Queralt.Barrau@portsmoucc.gov.uk to book your free space (the deadline is Friday 13 September 2024 for bookings).
Family hubs |
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The Portsmouth Family Hub offer is expanding and the schedules are increasingly full of exciting opportunities for our families. The latest timetables can be found below:
The updated information is available on Family Assist, the virtual Family Hub, and the gateway to booking requirements. They also have accessible copies available at each of the buildings for those that prefer paper, or do not have internet access.
A reminder that DadPad, the essential guide for new dads developed in collaboration with the NHS is available as a free app (Android and Apple). Along with easy-read DadPads that you can pick up at your nearest Family Hub.
Please share this latest information with your families who you feel would benefit from accessing the services in the community.
SEND&AP Change Programme monthly newsletter |
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In this edition of the SEND&AP Change Programme monthly newsletter you will find updates on the following:
- Alternative Provision (AP) conference
- Alternative Provision quality assurance process update
- SEND&AP Change Programme evaluation meeting
- Co-production workshop with local artist Fark
Prevent newsletter |
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The latest regional Prevent newsletter from Helene Morris, DfE Regional Coordinator for Prevent is now available to read. This edition provides advice and guidance for schools in response to the tragic attack in Southport and the subsequent violent unrest.
Additionally, it highlights a new universal training program available to designated safeguarding leads (DSLs) and governors across the country, aimed at enhancing safeguarding practices.
DASS - Young Person Drug and Alcohol Service |
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DASS is a free and confidential service offering 1-1 support for young people up to the age of 25. Referrals are accepted from professionals, parents, and young people themselves.
The service supports young people with education, safety planning and harm reduction. They provide young people in the city an in depth knowledge about what they are misusing and the associated risks to their physical and mental health.
Please see the referral form for any young people you are concerned about. The young person must live in PO1-PO6 and the young person must consent to a referral.
A poster promoting the service can be downloaded here.
Team around the worker
Any professional can reach out and ask for some advice relating to a substance. This can be in person or via Microsoft Teams. DASS can also provide resources relating to substances for you to share or work through with your students. Please email dass@portsmouthcc.gov.uk.
Staff training
DASS offers training to all professionals in the city. This can be bespoke for your school or college, alternatively DASS run two drug and alcohol awareness days each year. To book your place or to discuss training for your school or college, please email dass@portsmouthcc.gov.uk.
ICON Week 2024 |
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Taking place from Monday 23 - Friday 27 September, ICON Week 2024 is dedicated to raising awareness about infant crying and how to manage it, supporting parents and carers, and preventing serious injuries, illnesses, and even fatalities caused by abusive head trauma, often resulting from shaking a baby.
ICON is a programme embraced by health and social care organisations across the UK, providing essential information about infant crying, including coping strategies, parental support, and stress reduction.
This year’s ICON Week focuses on sharing ideas and best practices. Friends and relatives play a crucial role in supporting parents and carers during the challenging times when a baby is crying.
Explore the new Friends and Family leaflet and other resources on the ICON website.
Mental health leads forum |
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 Tuesday 5 November 2024, 3.30pm - 5pm | Admiral Lord Nelson School
Mental health leads are invited to join Portsmouth Mental Health Support Team at an upcoming forum. The event will include insightful discussions and networking with fellow professions with a passion for promoting good mental health in schools. This in-person event will be held at Admiral Lord Nelson School, providing a conducive environment for learning and collaboration.
All senior mental health leads welcome, as well as other members of the school team including pastoral support, SENCO or anyone with a passion for supporting children’s mental health in school.
School improvement
Subject network lead meetings |
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Subject network lead meetings commence again this half term and you may have already seen information about this in the most recent weekly message from Mike Stoneman. An updated version, with a change of venue and lead for history, can be found here.
Please ensure that teachers in your school have the newest copy. If you have any general enquiries, please email Lauren Roe at Lauren.Roe@portsmouthcc.gov.uk.
Languages in Portsmouth update |
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The latest Languages in Portsmouth update is available here. Read on for updates on European Day of Languages (26 September), dates for your diaries, a primary French teacher upskilling course, and lots of useful languages resources.
Transition TeachMeet
Come along to Trafalgar School on Wednesday 2 October 2024 from 3.30pm - 5pm for an exciting primary and secondary transition event. This meeting will bring together languages colleagues from Portsmouth primary and secondary schools, along with those from other education sectors.
By coming together and building closer and collaborative relationships we hope to develop a more effective transition of language learning between key stage two and key stage three and ensure our learners enjoy the best language learning experience possible. Please see the event flyer for further information.
Good Ofsted rating for St Jude's CofE Primary School |
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Congratulations to St Jude's CofE Primary School for achieving a Good rating following a recent Ofsted school inspection. In their report, inspectors highlighted:
"Pupils are proud ambassadors of their school. They are keen to share what is special
about their school and talk positively about the range of clubs and activities on offer. The
strong music offer in school supports pupils’ wider development. Pupils represent the
school at different musical and sporting events. They are delighted to do so."
Outdoor learning update from Hampshire Outdoors |
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The latest Hampshire Outdoors outdoor learning newsletter is now available. With the leaves beginning to change to their autumn colour, this edition looks at colours outdoors. You can also find the newsletter along with lots of other resources to support you delivering the curriculum outdoors, on the Trailblazer website.
Bookings are now open for the Hampshire Outdoors’ 2024 Outdoor Learning Conference on Wednesday 6 November 2024. It will be held at King Edward VI Preparatory School, Romsey, SO51 9ZH and will be packed with practical workshops and ideas to support you using your outdoor space for teaching and learning and to ‘Make every school day an outdoor day’! Book here as spaces are limited.
The Hampshire Outdoor Learning Group’s next meeting will be at Hiltingbury Junior School in Eastleigh, SO53 5NP on Thursday 3 October 2024 at 3.30/4pm to finish by 6pm. Open to anyone with an interest in outdoor learning as a way of networking and sharing ideas. If you are planning on attending, please email Zoe Loosemore at adminoffice@hiltingbury-jun.hants.sch.uk
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National Poetry Day competition - resources available |
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The Portsmouth Grammar School have created some great resources to go alongside this year's Portsmouth Poetry Competition, which are available for all schools. The theme this year is 'counting' and more information is available on the competition poster.
If you would like to launch this competition in your setting, please email Lauren Roe at Lauren.Roe@portsmouthcc.gov.uk who can share the additional resources.
Hampshire and Wessex annual religious education conference 2024 |
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This cross-phase conference on Thursday 24 October 2024 is for primary, secondary and SEND RE teachers and leaders of RE.
The conference is to support teachers to teach RE well with Living Difference IV, the locally agreed syllabus for RE in Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Portsmouth and Southampton schools. Delegates will gain confidence in representing what it means to live with a religious orientation on life, in the classroom.
The day will include keynote sessions on raising the profile of RE and practical advice for creating effective learning environments in the classroom, invaluable for all teachers in every phase of education.
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