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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
New course: Parenting When Separated |
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Parenting When Separated is a new parenting intervention being offered in the Family Hubs, starting in October. It is a practical and positive evidence-based course for parents who are preparing for, going through or have gone through a separation or divorce.
If this would be useful to any of the parents you work with, please discuss with them and send the information requested on the poster to ParentingService@portsmouthcc.gov.uk.
Call for help with research into naval service children and young people
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Shared on behalf of Jess Glover, University of Southampton
My name is Jess and I am a doctoral student at Southampton University currently completing my doctorate in Educational Psychology. The focus of my thesis is to explore the experiences of naval service children who also have special educational needs. In particular my focus is on autistic naval service children/young people (5-18yrs) and their experiences of separation and deployment, with a goal to draw out implications and best practice for schools and educational psychologists to better support these young people.
My interest in this field stems from growing up as a naval service child myself and experiencing frequent and lengthy separations from one of my parents, and wondering and reflecting as an adult what would have been supportive during these times.
For further information, please see the research poster or visit the website.
Music Man Project Portsmouth |
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A new Music Man Project Portsmouth has been set up for young people aged 11 upward into adulthood, with a learning disability. The Music Man Project is a multi-award-winning, world record-breaking international music education charity for people with learning disabilities. It provides accessible music tuition, promotes equal access to meaningful performance opportunities, and raises awareness of the achievements of disadvantaged people in the arts.
Performers learn numerous music pieces over a 2-year period in a fun and scaffolded environment, and ultimately perform in a televised performance supported by celebrities and the Royal Marines Band, at the Royal Albert Hall if they so choose.
Sessions will be held every Wednesday during term time, from 5pm - 6pm. Interested individuals should email rachaelross@portsmouthdsa.org to book a place. Sessions are £5 including a plus one, and parents/carers/PAs are asked to stay, support and join in.
A poster to share with families can be downloaded here.
School improvement
Help us promote the Love to Teach webinar |
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 Teach Portsmouth is working with training providers in the city to ensure children and young people have the professionals they need to excel in the classroom. Teach Portsmouth's upcoming Love to Teach webinar on Wednesday 23 October 2024 acts as an exciting first step, encouraging people to learn more about their teacher training options.
We are asking schools and colleges to share this information with parents and carers to increase interest and awareness about becoming a teacher. Please include this suggested text and image in your school newsletters. You could also share this on your social media pages too. If you need something more bespoke, please email teachportsmouth@portsmouthcc.gov.uk.
Subject network leads meetings - Wednesday 2 October 2024 |
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Please see the latest information on venues and timings for the first subject network leads meetings of the new academic year. These had great engagement last year and the group leads are looking forward to welcoming staff from across the city again this year.
If you have any general questions about these meetings, please do not hesitate to get in touch with Lauren Roe at Lauren.Roe@portsmouthcc.gov.uk. If you have questions specific to a subject, the document includes the email addresses of all meeting leads, so please contact them directly.
Pompey in the Community 2024/25 sessions |
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Pompey in the Community's schedule for the new academic year is officially confirmed.
They have teamed up with local and nationwide businesses and charities to offer free sessions for Portsmouth residents aged 8 and over.
With various sessions from football to cricket or basketball, there is something for everyone.
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Good Ofsted rating for Ark Ayrton Primary Academy |
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Congratulations to Ark Ayrton Primary Academy for achieving a Good rating following a recent Ofsted school inspection. In their report, inspectors highlighted:
"This is a school brimming with high aspirations. The culture and ethos, which exudes from
the school’s lighthouse theme, really does allow all pupils to shine brightly. Pupils achieve
extremely well and are very well prepared for their next educational steps.
Pupils behave exceptionally well. They live up to the school’s high expectations in the way
they are polite, considerate and respectful."
Free period product scheme |
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We want to remind all school staff about the Department for Education’s free period product scheme, available to schools, sixth forms, and colleges. This is a crucial opportunity to ensure all pupils who menstruate have access to the products they need, reducing barriers to education and improving wellbeing.
Providing period products in schools is key to creating a supportive, inclusive environment, especially as many children begin puberty as early as age 8. By ensuring products are easily accessible, you can help pupils feel confident and reduce the stigma surrounding menstruation, which can positively impact attendance and participation.
The scheme offers a wide range of product options, including sustainable and reusable products, so schools can choose what best suits their pupils’ needs. With the scheme only confirmed until summer 2025, it’s important to make the most of these resources now.
Please check if your school is making use of this resource, or visit the Department for Education website if you need additional guidance. Let’s continue to support our pupils by making our schools a period-positive environment!
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Languages TeachMeet |
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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.
Big Ideas: free events for schools |
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Big Ideas have a range of exciting free events for schools coming up this term:
STEM with Wings | Book now
Tuesday 8 October: KS2 / Thursday 10 October: KS3 and 4
You thought it was tough to tidy your room? Imagine cleaning up space! Sign up now for this active digital event with challenges and an opportunity to meet two engineers developing and testing new ways to clean up space junk. Funded by RAF Youth STEM.
Stories behind the Poppy: D-Day80 | Book now
Thursday 7 November, key stage 2 and 3
Join a special remembrance event marking D-Day80 with schools in the UK and Canada. Discover stories of Canadian and British armed forces, and find out what happened next in 1944. Open to all schools! Funded by the Maple Leaf Trust.
Flight for All: careers resources | Request your resources
Download free careers resources - including films going behind the scenes in UK airports with young people - and discover more about work opportunities there. With fun skills building challenges and team work exercises. Funded by Department for Transport and Civil Aviation Authority.
Flight for All: workshops | Request your workshop
Digital workshops are available for SEND sector schools, or schools which can demonstrate need. Funded by Department for Transport and Civil Aviation Authority.
Aspire to Engineer: AI and Me | Book now
Special AI events in the build up to Christmas with amazing speakers from the cutting edge of AI at MIT and Google DeepMind. Funded by the Royal Commission for 1851.
Do dog restrictions on the beach need changing? We want your views.
A survey is open asking residents if changes should be made to the current restrictions of dogs on the beach between Southsea and Eastney, and at Hotwalls.
The consultation is open until Friday 18 October 2024 and all comments will be reviewed before the council decides if changes should be made.
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