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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
Prevent updates |
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Webinar: Protective preparedness for education settings
The Department for Education (DfE) in partnership with the National Counter Terrorism Security Office (NaCTSO) invite you to a webinar focused on counter terrorism protective security and preparedness for education settings.
The DfE’s ‘Counter Terrorism Protect & Prepare Team’ will provide you with an overview and update on the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 commonly known as, ‘Martyn’s Law’, and its implications for the education sector. You can find more information about Martyn’s Law by visiting Gov.UK.
NaCTSO will also provide a briefing on how to consider counter terrorism protection and preparedness across education settings. You can find out more about scalable counter terrorism preparedness by visiting ProtectUK.
If you would like to learn more about how you can protect your education setting, staff and learners from terrorism, please click the link below where you can sign up and access further details.
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Monday 7 July 2025, 12pm - 1pm | Register
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Tuesday 15 July 2025, 12pm - 1pm | Register
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Wednesday 16 July 2025, 12pm - 1pm | Register
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Wednesday 23 July 2025, 12pm - 1pm | Register
Prevent newsletter
Please see the latest Prevent Newsletter from the DfE. This edition includes the continued impact of Netflix drama Adolescence and links to a set of resources on misogyny with advice on how to cover these issues through RSHE education, including recommended teaching resources.
Children's Occupational Therapy referrals |
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Children’s Occupational Therapists are trained to look at a child/young person in their environment and the everyday tasks they need and want to do.
Requests for an assessment are accepted from families or professionals where children have a permanent or substantial disability, or significant difficulties impacting their participation in activities of daily living (everyday tasks).
An assessment of a child's needs relating to housing will be offered where there are significant housing needs where the child does not have safe and appropriate access to a bedroom, bathroom, toilet, main family living area or in/out of the property.
To be considered for assessment, please complete the Children's Occupational Therapy referral form.
Contact Buckland Family Hub if you have any questions regarding the referral form: BucklandFamilyHub@portsmouthcc.gov.uk or 02392 882 588 option 3.
School improvement
Digital City collaboration space |
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As a reminder, we will be combining our previous Digital City Project Teams (Computing, Literacy, Arbor, Canva etc.) into one new collaboration space to support workflows and continue to encourage collaboration and communication.
Please can you ensure the online form has been completed for your school before Friday 18 July 2025. We will then be closing down the current team and moving everyone over.
As always, if you have any questions please email Gemma Gwilliam at GGwilliam@portsmouththedigitalcity.co.uk.
Joy of Moving programme |
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Schools are invited to take part in the Joy of Moving programme, a completely free initiative designed to help year 5 pupils build healthier, more active lifestyles.
Delivered by Pompey in the Community in partnership with the EFL, this six-week programme includes:
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One 45-minute classroom session each week focused on wellbeing and healthy choices
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One 45-minute practical session in the playground or sports hall to encourage physical activity and fun
These sessions can run alternatively if required or be split across half terms.
The aim is to inspire children to move more, think positively, and develop lifelong healthy habits – all while having fun with their classmates.
Spaces are limited, so register your interest today. Scroll to the bottom of the page to complete the expression of interest form.
Explore the world of ship’s figureheads – free workshops available! |
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The National Museum of the Royal Navy is offering free figurehead-themed workshops and outreach sessions! Designed for schools, community groups, and organisations, these sessions bring naval history to life with our specially created outreach box — including hands-on activities like miniature creating and more.
Workshops can be tailored for different age groups and access needs, and the outreach box is also available to borrow for up to two weeks.
Interested? Get in touch to book a session or chat about how we can tailor it for your group at Courtnee.Mitchell@nmrn.org.uk.
Primary subject leader networks (2025-26) |
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Following the success and positive feedback this year, the PEP primary subject leader networks will run again next academic year on the following dates:
- Wednesday 1 October 2025
- Wednesday 4 February 2026
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Wednesday 3 June 2026
All are Wednesdays and the sessions will aim to run between 4pm - 5pm to allow staff sufficient time to leave school and attend. The spring term meeting in February 2026 will be virtual, with the other two face-to-face.
We are indebted to those who have led the network meetings in the past, including colleagues from across Portsmouth schools in addition to experts in their fields such as the Solent Maths Hub, HIAS, Association for Language Learning, Portsmouth Music Hub.
Naturally, this is not a perfect system, and it is difficult to accommodate everyone's wants and needs, as well as co-ordinate across the city, but the support and professional development that it has provided for subject leaders across the curriculum should be recognised and celebrated.
For any queries or issues, please contact Debbie.Anderson@portsmouthcc.gov.uk.
Languages updates |
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Twinning with schools abroad
Portsmouth City of Languages is offering the opportunity to twin Portsmouth schools with a school in Caen (French), Valencia (Spanish) or Duisburg (German) in order to carry out virtual exchanges.
See information about virtual exchanges on the City of Languages section of the PEP website under primary and secondary.
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ALNS colleagues receive German-British Friendship Award – Network Champion for German
Rebecca Britti, Curriculum Lead for Languages at Admiral Lord Nelson School, was invited to the German Embassy in London to receive the inaugural German-British Friendship Award – Network Champion for German. This honour, awarded by German Ambassador Miguel Berger, recognises the work of Rebecca and colleague, Aamir Kohli.
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Primary science: thinking, talking and working scientifically |
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Tuesday 8 July 2025 | 9am - 4pm | The TLC, Portsmouth Academy
- Led by Natasha Gamble | Fully funded and STEM Learning accredited
A rare opportunity for Portsmouth primary schools! This one-day course—normally run at the York STEM Centre—is coming to you, fully funded and packed with practical strategies to enhance your science curriculum.
Designed for science leads and teachers keen to enhance science in their lessons, this hands-on CPD will help you:
- Embed working scientifically across the curriculum
- Develop confident science talk and vocabulary
- Use assessment to drive progress
- Bring science to life with real-world contexts
Places are limited! Open to Portsmouth primary schools only. Sign up now using your free STEM Learning account.
Participation and progression
Politely Rebellious Next Gen - empowering young people |
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Politely Rebellious Next Gen CIC is a dynamic and impactful organisation committed to empowering young people through mentorship, real-life opportunities, and community support. Based at the HIVE North Hub, the organisation provides a safe and inspiring space where young people can build confidence, develop resilience, and explore their potential.
Check out their latest newsletter to see their mid-year letter, what they’ve been up to and what’s coming next.
Knowledge is Power event - 17 July 2025
Schools are invited to attend a pivotal event in the future of the CIC, Knowledge is Power, a powerful and eye-opening community session taking place at Beacon View Primary School on Thursday 17 July 2025, from 6pm to 7pm.
This session is open to teachers, parents, carers, and senior leaders, and will tackle the pressing issues of county lines and youth crime from a real, raw, and relatable street perspective. It’s a chance to come together, understand what’s really happening, and explore how we can protect and empower the next generation.
Reserve your space now by completing the contact form on the Politely Rebellious website.
Fairtrade Fortnight 2025 – Do it Fair |
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 This year we are celebrating Fairtrade Fortnight from 22 September to 5 October 2025 and as Fairtrade schools have been a huge part of the success of Fairtrade, we really hope that you might want to get involved.
Together, our actions can have a positive impact on real people’s lives. Fairer pay, fairer treatment, fairer futures – that’s Fairtrade. So, whatever you do, and however you do it, we’re asking: Do it Fair.
For over 30 years Fairtrade has been supporting over 2 million Fairtrade farmers and workers across 58 countries to ensure they can earn a fairer wage and extra money to spend in their community. It’s also about tackling the effects of a changing climate, giving more power to women and protecting the environment.
You can find out more, including Fairtrade events around the city for Fairtrade Fortnight, and our contact details on the Portsmouth Fairtrade Forum website or our Facebook group Fairtrade SE Hants.
There are lots of ideas on the Fairtrade Schools website and you can find out how you can become a Fairtrade school. You can also find more from different organisations on the Reboot the Future website.
So do take the opportunity to introduce children to ideas of fairness in our shared world and show how buying products with the Fairtrade Mark can make a real difference to some of the poorest people in the world.
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