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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
KoothTalks webinars |
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Kooth's free webinars offer valuable insights for professionals and parents. They help ease the pressure by providing practical guidance on key mental health topics.
Helping young people stay safe on their new smartphone
This session explores supporting a child's mental wellbeing whilst using the device plus information on UK law and social media usage and online safety tips. There's also a KoothKlass live stream morning assembly session for year 7 students on staying safe.
Meeting the needs of neurodivergent and SEND young people
Children and young people waiting for an assessment or navigating a diagnosis may need additional emotional support. This webinar explores how the Kooth platform meets the needs of neurodiverse and SEND young people.
Emotionally based school non-attendance
These webinars focus on helping you understand a little more about emotionally based school non-attendance, hear from a young person’s perspective, and explore support strategies.
Two free training opportunities for staff from Portsmouth schools funded by the Inclusion Outreach Service |
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1. Know Me to Teach Me
A free training day with Louise Bomber on differentiated discipline for children and young people who have experienced adverse childhood experiences. Based on Louise’s most recent book: Know Me to Teach Me. The usual cost for this training is £125 per person. More information on this free training, including how to book your place, visit the Sigma Training School website.
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2. Trauma-Informed School Leadership: Developing A Trauma-Informed Organisation For Everyone’s Wellbeing
A free online training course with Dr Karen Treisman for leaders in Portsmouth schools. Commencing November 2024, the course consists of eight online webinars, with the first two delivered as a half-day session.
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Portsmouth Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) accepting self-referral |
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Parents/carers and young people are now able to refer themselves to CAMHS. Please note that the introduction of self-referral does not replace the current referral process. Schools should still complete referrals where they feel CAMHS support is needed. The form and process is the same for self-referrals as for professionals.
As previously, if you would like to discuss a child or young person, please contact CAMHS on 0300 123 6632.
Portsmouth Mental Health Support Team (MHST) education newsletter |
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The latest edition of the MHST newsletter showcases some of the work the team have been doing and events they have attended over the summer break. It also considers how to raise awareness of mental health this World Mental Health Day (Thursday 10 October 2024) and how we can celebrate other upcoming key dates.
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 Provider Group
- Alternative Provision Review - REACh / Olive Academies
- Local Area Inclusion Plan (LAIP) completion
School improvement
Deputy/assistant headteacher representatives wanted |
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The PEP School Leadership and Effectiveness Board (SLEB) is seeking representation from both the primary and secondary sectors at a senior leadership level such as colleagues in the role of deputy or assistant headteacher.
Meetings are termly and held in a hybrid format, embracing both in person and virtual attendance in order to meet representatives' needs and maximise attendance. To see where the SLEB fits into the PEP structure and to read about the board's key responsibilities, visit the Portsmouth Education Partnership website.
If you are interested in joining or would like to find out more, please contact Debbie.Anderson@portsmouthcc.gov.uk.
My Scary Story Workshops: Engaging Creativity Through Fear |
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Schools are invited to participate in "My Scary Story Workshops", an innovative educational program designed to enhance students’ skills in storytelling, performance, and media production. This workshop series is aligned with key areas of the UK National Curriculum, offering a unique opportunity for students aged 12-17 to explore creative expression while deepening their understanding of essential subjects like English, Drama, Media Studies, and Art & Design.
The workshops provide a hands-on experience that not only supports academic learning but also fosters personal growth, teamwork, and confidence. We believe that your students will greatly benefit from the engaging and practical nature of this program.
More details about how these workshops can be seamlessly integrated into your school’s curriculum can be found here. We would love to discuss how we can bring this enriching experience to your students.
If you have any questions, please contact Sam Bell at trashartsportsmouth@gmail.com.
Cottage Grove Primary School - Ofsted inspection |
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Cottage Grove Primary School, part of the University of Portsmouth Academy Trust, recently received their Ofsted report following the graded inspection in July 2024. They were delighted that two key areas were judged to be outstanding: behaviour and attitudes, and personal development.
The inspection report stated: "The school is at the heart of the community. Pupils, staff, parents and carers comment on this. Diversity is celebrated and nurtured throughout the school. Everyone is welcome here and valued for what they offer to the school’s diverse community."
The school has made positive changes to the curriculum and is now working hard to ensure that these and their high ambition for the pupils are having the fully intended impact on the quality of education.
A stepping stone to independence… |
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Some young people need support with the transition from home or being in care to living independently. They need to build confidence and develop everyday practical skills to prepare them for adult life.
Kate Jellicoe shared: "My husband and I saw Supported Lodgings as a way to support young people who needed help, whilst leaving us enough time to continue our careers. Seeing them become successful at work, college or university, and ultimately progress to their own home to live independently is great."
If you have some life experience, an appreciation of the issues young people may come across, and have a desire to help them get to grips with adulthood and reach their potential, you could be a Supported Lodgings carer.
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