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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
Wheelchair accessibility in schools survey |
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Whizz Kidz is the UK’s leading charity for young wheelchair users. They create opportunities for young wheelchair users to get the equipment, skills and confidence to go further.
Whizz Kids have launched the largest UK survey of young wheelchair users and schools. The Whizz Kidz School Report: Young Wheelchair Users in Education Survey aims to shine a light on positive and negative school experiences. They want to identify gaps in support and find ways to increase and support inclusion in schools.
The survey will take approximately 5-10 minutes to complete, is anonymous, and will close on Friday 25 October 2024.
Self-harm awareness training with Solent Mind |
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The experienced Solent Mind training team are offering live online (and some face-to-face) training to equip you with the knowledge, skills and tools to support young people you work with who may self-harm or be at risk of self-harming. The training and resources are designed to upskill staff and build a culture of understanding and proactive support.
Upcoming sessions
Self-harm awareness (1 hour) - basic understanding and improving confidence:
- Wednesday 13 November 2024, 12pm - 1pm
- Thursday 28 November 2024, 10am - 11am
Self-harm awareness (3 hour) - more in depth understanding of self-harm, suicide awareness and intervention skills as well as techniques to build resilience:
- Wednesday 23 October 2024, 9am - 12pm
- Tuesday 5 November 2024, 12.30pm - 3.30pm
Reflective practice (1 hour) - a chance to share with peers:
- Wednesday 20 November 2024, 2pm - 3pm
New Carers Trust report: Caring and classes: the education gap for young carers |
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The Carers Trust have published the findings of a major study into the impact of caring on young carers’ education in their report Caring and classes: the education gap for young carers. The report sets out details of young carers’ educational attainment and opportunities in England in 2024 and gives 14 key recommendations, two of which relate directly to education providers:
- All education providers should be required to appoint a young carer or student carer lead.
- All education providers should be required to implement a young carers policy which clearly sets out the support available to young carers within the setting.
The Carers Trust and Children's Society have developed the Young Carers in Schools programme, a free initiative that makes it as easy as possible for schools to support young carers, and awards good practice.
Portsmouth Young Carers Service offers free support for schools developing their young carer provision. This includes:
- Support to review current provision and to create an achievable young carers development plan
- Staff training and direct ongoing support for young carers champions
- Assembly delivery
- Resources, including an adaptable young carers policy and resources to create a young carers noticeboard
- They can also provide support in relation to any individual young carers
For more information, and to make a referral, visit the Portsmouth City Council website or email youngcarers@portsmouthcc.gov.uk.
#BeeWell bullying webinar for schools |
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The #BeeWell team is hosting a free webinar for schools on bullying on Tuesday 12 November 2024, 4pm - 5.30pm. Three expert speakers will be joining the webinar:
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Louise Arseneault, Professor of Developmental Psychology at King’s College London, will be joining us to share some of her research on the impact of being bullied on children’s mental health and wellbeing.
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Jess Alborough, Programme Manager at the Anti-Bullying Alliance will share data, insights and case studies of effective anti-bullying practice.
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Professor Neil Humphrey, Academic Lead for #BeeWell will take us through the latest research findings from #BeeWell and beyond.
Attendees will hear what #BeeWell data in in their local area is telling us about bullying and discuss local implications. They will also have the opportunity to sign up for follow-up peer learning sessions to build on the insights shared at this event.
The event is open to all school and education staff.
School improvement
Updates from Teach Portsmouth |
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1. Exhibit at the Teach Portsmouth Support and Teaching Assistant Jobs Fair
If you have support vacancies, volunteering opportunities or apprenticeships in your school or college, Teach Portsmouth is now welcoming interest to exhibit at the Teach Portsmouth Support and Teaching Assistant Jobs Fair. The event will take place at Cosham Community Centre on Wednesday 20 November 2024 from 10am - 11.45am and 12pm - 2pm. For more information or to book your stand, please email TeachPortsmouth@portsmouthcc.gov.uk.
2. Help us to promote our Love to Teach: Routes into Training webinar
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.
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Teach Computing 'Getting started in...' virtual series |
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Following requests from schools, we are delighted to be hosting our 'Getting started in...' virtual series of computing training for year 1 to 6 in autumn term 2. Each of these courses are free to attend and are being run by our qualified professional development leads from across the city.
They are available to all schools and are suitable for teachers, teaching assistants and computing leads. Before you register for the course, you must have a Teach Computing account (available here).
To sign up for the courses please complete the online form by Friday 25 October 2024.
Black History in Maths - celebrating Thomas Fuller |
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 Tuesday 22 October 2024, 10am and 2pm
Join these cross-curricular online workshops to celebrate the genius of Thomas Fuller. As well as discovering Thomas Fuller's story, special guest speaker and maths superstar Professor Nira Chamberlain OBE will explore mental maths - what does it actually mean and is it still relevant today?
Everyone is welcome. Maths challenges aimed at upper primary. Completely free to schools to attend thanks to the generosity of the Heilbronn Institute and the London Mathematical Society. Sign up online and get ready to exercise your mental maths muscles for Black History Month.
Portsmouth ~ City of Languages partners' meeting |
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The steering group for the initiative 'Portsmouth ~ City of Languages' would like to invite all Portsmouth school and college leaders, or a representative, to attend a partners' virtual meeting on Friday 29 November 2024 from 1pm - 2pm (meeting link here).
If you are keen to hear about what has already been established and find out how you can get involved, please visit the dedicated PEP website page and attend the meeting above.
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Portsmouth Cultural Education Partnership's Schools Expo |
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Portsmouth Cultural Education Partnership's (PCEP) Schools Expo will take place on Monday 13 January 2025, 4pm - 5.30pm at the Literacy Hubs, Portsmouth.
The PCEP Expo will be an opportunity for Portsmouth teachers and creative providers to come together to share, learn and collaborate. The expo will welcome teachers and cultural providers in the city to connect their organisations and enhance the cultural education provision in the city. The theme for the expo will be literacy and there will be a keynote speech, a short introduction to the PCEP, taster workshops and plenty of opportunities to chat.
Due to the size of the venue places will be limited and allocated on a first come, first served basis. A booking form will soon be available, but for any questions or to register interest please email Charlotte Mackie on portsmouthcep@gmail.com.
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Climate Action Plan training |
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We are currently planning some school Climate Action Plan Training Sessions to run on Wednesday 29 January 2025 and Wednesday 5 February 2025. These sessions are designed to support schools with the preparation of School Climate Action Plans. To help ensure that that these sessions are useful and accessible to school colleagues we are keen to engage with schools in planning the sessions either by having a phone conversation or attending a short virtual meeting.
If you would be happy to be involved please contact Felicity Harris, the council's Green and Healthy City Co-ordinator at Felicity.Harris@portsmouthcc.gov.uk.
We Shine Portsmouth returns this November! |
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This winter, prepare to see Portsmouth in a whole new light as We Shine Portsmouth returns, transforming the city into a dazzling gallery of illuminated art.
From Thursday 21 to Saturday 23 November 2024 (5pm - 9pm), Portsmouth will be aglow with light installations by both local and international artists for three nights of free art and interactive experiences. The festival will be hosted across three key locations: St Mary’s Church, Victoria Park, and Hilsea Lido.
Among the highlights is St. Mary’s Church with the stunning projection ‘Once a Sea’ by renowned artists Heinrich & Palmer. Victoria Park will feature interactive works like Piano Walk by Amigo & Amigo, while Hilsea Lido debuts with an awe-inspiring projection by Limbic Cinema. For more information, visit weshineportsmouth.co.uk.
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