 Payments for SENDIF+ and SENDIF Emerging will begin to be processed this week and payment should be with you shortly. As a reminder, you will only receive emails to confirm payment for those that have been newly agreed. We will no longer send emails to confirm payment of those that are continuing from the previous term(s). You will also no longer receive an email to ask to confirm whether the child is still in attendance and whether they are in receipt of 15 or 30 funded hours. We will use the headcount task to gather this information.
SENDIF Emerging:
Please also note, that SENDIF Emerging is no longer limited to two terms.
You will receive payment of £700 (15 hours early education funding) or £1000 (30 hours early education funding) every term until:
- the child begins school,
- the Early Years Inclusion team in agreement with yourselves review and agree that you can meet the child's needs under ordinarily available provision
- the child is no longer in attendance at your setting.
Should you have any queries with regard to payment, please do contact our Business Support Officer, Gemma Frank: gemma.frank@portsmouthcc.gov.uk.
SENDIF+:
The SENDIF+ rate has increased from £10.17 to £11.50 per funded hour.
Should you have any queries with regard to payment, please do contact our Business Support Officer, Sarah Collins: sarah.collins@portsmouthcc.gov.uk.
This is an audit to identify the children at your setting who require additional support for SEND. When completed, you should return it to eyinclusion@portsmouthcc.gov.uk no later than Monday 13 October 2025.
This will enable the early years inclusion team to prioritise and allocate appropriate support and guidance.
Please complete for all children identified with SEND. Please write 'NIL' across the audit if there are none and submit.
The submission of this form assumes that parental consent has been sought and recorded to share this information.
Please make sure that your parents are informed and aware that this information is being shared with and held by the early years team.
 A Small Steps Approach to Learning for Children with SEND
The Portage Workshop is an introduction to the Portage Approach to working with children with additional needs and their families. The workshop is suitable for anyone interested in finding out more about the Portage model, including early years practitioners, therapists and parents.
 Teaching listening skills to improve language and learning.
As listening skills form the foundation for language development and learning, join this training course where we will highlight the steps and stages of learning to listen and how we can support this in our early years settings.
Delivered by The Elizabeth Foundation, these practical sessions will focus on the difference between hearing and listening, highlighting the steps and stages that children go through to develop good listening skills.
This 5-session *FREE* training course will be delivered in 2 ways on each of these dates:
13 October, 3 November, 8 December, 19 January and 2 February.
- Face-to-face at Civic Offices from 9am-1pm (for group based settings) or
- Live on MS Teams at 6pm-9pm (for Childminders)
There will then be a 1-hour feedback session for everyone, hosted on Teams on 2 March at 9am-10am.
Please head to the EY training pages of this website for full details or contact us by email at eyworkforce@portsmouthcc.gov.uk if you have any questions.
 The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025, also known as Martyn’s Law became law 3 April 2025.
The Government has published the below guidance for education settings, to provide information on how education settings including early years settings will be affected when this law is implemented.
 As children return for the Autumn term, it is common for seasonal illnesses and infections to begin circulating within childcare environments. To support you in managing these effectively, see the below guidance on common childhood illnesses including gastroenteritis, scarlet fever, and respiratory infections.
If you suspect an outbreak within your setting, please contact the local Health Protection Team promptly:
Weekday Contact (Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm): 0344 225 3861
Out-of-Hours Contact (5pm–9am): 0344 225 3861
Your proactive response helps protect the health and wellbeing of all children and staff.
 The Portsmouth Safeguarding Children Partnership (PSCP) has developed a concise One-Minute Guide to support professionals in understanding the role of the Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO).
This guide outlines:
- The appropriate steps to take if you receive an allegation or have concerns about an individual working or volunteering with children
- The actions the LADO will undertake in response
- How to contact the Portsmouth LADO for advice or to make a referral
This resource is designed to ensure timely and appropriate responses to safeguarding concerns involving professionals and volunteers.
 Unlock your teaching career in Portsmouth with new webinar
Teach Portsmouth has teamed up with local training providers to support those considering a career in education. Whether you're a recent graduate, thinking about a career change, or simply curious about what teaching involves, our upcoming webinar is the perfect place to start.
Join them on Wednesday 15 October from 5pm – 6pm for a live Zoom session designed to help you navigate your teacher training options in Portsmouth.
Hosted by James Doherty, principal at UTC Portsmouth, the webinar will cover entry requirements for teacher training courses, funding options and top tips. You can also ask questions during a live Q&A session, giving you direct access to expert advice and guidance.
 Insight Hub
All ND profiles are now being completed on the Insight Hub - if you do not have access to this or would like support in navigating the hub, please email Neurodiversity0-19Enquiries@portsmouthcc.gov.uk and they can arrange this for you. Completing ND profiles on the Insight Hub really helps data capture of number of ND profiles in the city and the outcomes.
Team PADLET
Their team PADLET holds all of their team information leaflets and also includes information about the assessment journey and useful signposting etc.
Some of the new support offers are highlighted below:
Parent workshops offer to schools
Based on recent feedback they have put together a clear offer to schools/settings regarding the parent workshops that they can offer - the ND workshop leaflet at the button below details these and is also available on our Team Padlet. Please liaise with your link family support worker to book these in.
Advice clinics
Advice clinics continue to be popular, and they have added a new clinic at the Paulsgrove Family Hub - please see updated advice clinic poster at the button below with all the available clinics. Please note parents do need to book an appointment to attend an advice clinic appointment.
New Drop in
They have a new drop in for families and young people run by their Neurodiversity Practitioners - this is a drop in, so no appointment needed. This is for families where they are managing challenges around inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity and to discuss strategies to support with this.
Training dates for the Autumn term
Please see training dates for the autumn term at the button below.
Speech and language therapists are running training this term on 18 November - Supporting DLD or Language & Communication needs using a communication friendly classroom and home. Positive feedback was received regarding this training last term so please book on if you can.
If there is anything the team can support with or if you have any queries or concerns, please do get in touch on Neurodiversity0-19Enquiries@portsmouthcc.gov.uk.
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