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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
Understanding smoking and vaping among 11-15 year olds: school survey and engagement opportunities |
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The Public Health team at Portsmouth City Council is conducting a needs assessment to better understand smoking and vaping (e-cigarette use) amongst children aged 11 to 15.
As part of this, schools are invited to complete a short survey.
It should take 5-10 minutes to complete and closes on Friday 14 March 2025.
Engagement events with pupils are also planned. Schools interested in participating can find more information at the end of the survey. The insights gathered will help to inform support for young people who are affected by smoking, vaping or both and our responses to it.
If you have any questions about the work, please contact smokefreeportsmouth@portsmouthcc.gov.uk.
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Food, facts and feelings |
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HIVE Portsmouth are hosting two events for people to talk about eating habits, behaviours and concerns. Attendees will be able to ask questions and hear answers direct from CAMHS eating disorder team and other healthcare professionals. Everyone is welcome.
Dates:
- Central Library, Guildhall Square: Wednesday 12 March 2025, 5pm - 7pm
- Castle View Academy: Wednesday 19 March 2025, 5pm - 7pm
We'd be grateful for your support in sharing the events with parents/carers. The event flyer can be downloaded here.
If you have any questions, please contact clare@hiveportsmouth.org.uk.
School improvement
Updates from Teach Portsmouth |
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 1. Deadline extended for Teach Portsmouth Award nominations
Thank you to everyone who has already nominated staff for the Teach Portsmouth Awards! We are thrilled to see your enthusiasm, with nominations pouring in to the Teach Portsmouth mailbox. To give senior colleagues more time to nominate their staff, we have extended the deadline to Friday 14 February 2025.
We welcome nominations in the following categories:
- Innovation in teaching award
- Wellbeing award
- Outstanding contribution award
- Community award
The Teach Portsmouth Awards are a fantastic opportunity to recognise school or college staff who have gone above and beyond. We have created a helpful guide and a series of FAQs to answer common questions about the nomination process. Additionally, you can download a Word template to assist with drafting your nomination before submitting it using our online form.
2. Help us promote the Teach Portsmouth Jobs and Opportunities Fair
The Teach Portsmouth team need your help in attracting parents/carers to attend the Teach Portsmouth Jobs and Opportunities Fair at Portsmouth Guildhall on Wednesday 26 February 2025 from 10am to 2pm. Exhibitors will promote jobs, training and volunteering opportunities in schools and colleges across the city.
We are asking schools and colleges to share this information with parents and carers to increase interest and awareness about careers in education. 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.
For something more bespoke, please email teachportsmouth@portsmouthcc.gov.uk.
Fully funded STEM training opportunities for Portsmouth schools |
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STEM Learning is offering some fully funded training opportunities for Portsmouth schools. Included in this offer is a 90-minute coaching with STEM Learning coaches. This can be in-person or online and would be great for any schools looking to review or make changes to their science curriculum.
For more information, please complete the expression of interest form.
If you have any questions, please contact Laura Watford at laura@stemunity.co.uk.
PEP Teaching and Learning Conference 2025 - Early Education |
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The third annual PEP Teaching and Learning Conference focusing on early education from EYFS to the end of key stage 1 was held last week with well over 100 delegates in attendance, from headteachers, SENCOs, EYFS leaders, early years settings managers and practitioners, childminders and representatives from Library Services, Health and Family Hubs.
The first keynote speaker Greg Bottrill was utterly inspirational, taking attendees on an 'adventure' and making everybody think about how we reframe language to engage and value childhood. Workshops were varied and catered for all interests, and the day culminated with the second nationally recognised keynote speaker, Dr Aaron Bradbury, who focused on 'Love and Nurture', not to mention the exciting raffle.
Aims of the conference to come away with new learning, be inspired and network with like-minded professionals, were certainly met. A standout comment from one participant was: "Made me fall in love with my job again!"
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Safety report issued regarding height adjustable motorised screens |
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Risk of serious crushing or impact injury to children
The Office of Product Safety Standards (OPSS) has issued a product safety report regarding the Conen Motorised Display Wall Mount (SCETAW 2407-0111).
There is a risk of serious crushing or impact injury to children which may arise from the equipment detaching from the wall and falling forward. There is also a risk of serious crushing injury to children between the bottom edge of the display screen and any fixed objects.
View the product safety report on GOV.UK
The machine does not satisfy the requirements of The Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008.
Users of these or similar motorised height adjustable display mounts that do not include an anti-collision device or similar protective features should contact the machine manufacturer or their supplier for advice on measures that can be taken to eliminate or reduce risks.
SEND in action in the primary setting
The Inclusion Outreach Service would like to share the following training opportunity:
Date: Wednesday 5 March 2025, 8.30am - 2.45pm
Location: Cliffdale Primary Academy
Maximum delegates: 15 people
Aimed at: Teachers, HLTAs, 1:1 TAs, SEN(D)CO, Assistant SEN(D)CO, all staff supporting children with SEND in primary school
This course will provide an opportunity to:
- Develop confidence in identifying and making changes in your own setting to meet your pupil’s needs.
- Explore how visual symbols are used to support pupils in all aspects of their learning.
- Explore ways of engaging your pupils while also building positive relationships.
- Understand personalised learning approaches and adapting teaching to meet all needs.
- Explore assessment options and how to capture all steps of progress from the EHCP.
- Spend time within the specialist setting, seeing transferrable strategies and activities 'in action'.
- Reflection about what you have seen and discuss how to adapt this for your setting.
To book a place, please email Stephanie.Andrews@portsmouthcc.gov.uk.
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