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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 and resources |
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1. DfE south-east Prevent newsletter
Please find the latest DfE Prevent newsletter for the south east. This edition includes:
- Upcoming national training sessions for early years, DSLs, and independent schools
- Further support for schools, colleges, and training providers to help address misogyny
2. Educate Against Hate – January 2026 newsletter
The latest Educate Against Hate newsletter is now available to read. Highlights include:
- Classroom resources to support staff in tackling antisemitism
- New materials to help schools engage parents around online safety
3. Local Prevent briefings for 2026
A series of local Prevent briefings for 2026 has now been confirmed. These will be delivered via Microsoft Teams by Charlie Pericleous, Portsmouth Prevent Officer and are suitable for safeguarding leads and Prevent leads.
Booking instructions:
- LA maintained schools - can book directly via the Learning Portal - by searching for “Prevent facilitated led training”
- Academy schools - please send name and email address of any attendees to: portsmouth.education@portsmouthcc.gov.uk
Dates:
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Tuesday 3 February 2026 – 10am - 11am
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Thursday 30 April 2026 – 10am - 11am
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Tuesday 23 June 2026 – 2pm - 3pm
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Thursday 10 September 2026 – 110am - 11am
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Thursday 8 October 2026 – 2pm - 3pm
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Tuesday 17 November 2026 – 10am - 11am
As a reminder, the Home Office Prevent e-learning remains available for all staff.
If you would like any further information or support regarding Prevent, please email Prevent@portsmouthcc.gov.uk.
Feedback survey: Neurodiversity needs-led model
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The Neurodiversity team is gaining views regarding the ND needs-led model in Portsmouth and what the impact of this has been and any barriers that are currently in place. They are currently working with the ICB to review the tool and think about any changes or updates that may need to be made.
Please take a few minutes of your time to complete the survey and let the team know your views. Alternatively, please feel free to contact the team directly at Neurodiversity0-19Enquiries@portsmouthcc.gov.uk if there are any views that you would like to share.
School improvement
Fully funded digital support - RISE Universal SE Digital Partnership |
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We are pleased to share that the "Portsmouth: The Digital City" Project are leading on the RISE Universal SE Digital Partnership, which includes access to a toolkit, webinars, showcase events and bespoke training from Crick Software, Google and Canva for Education.
If you would like to be a part of our RISE SE Digital Partnership, please complete the pre-support form before Monday 2 February 2026.
Please note this has been designed for schools. However if you are a MAT leader or representative from the local authority, please complete to the best of your knowledge as it helps with an overview benchmark and there are other and N/A options throughout.
Once you have done this, you will receive:
- Access to our toolkit
- Our webinar/events/showcase sign up form (overview here)
If you have any questions, please email Gemma (info@portsmouththedigitalcity.co.uk).
Transition arrangements year 6/7 |
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We are continuing to support year 6/7 transition through the central collection and sharing of information for pupils transitioning between Portsmouth schools.
We have scheduled two virtual briefing sessions to talk through the transition information sharing arrangements. We will talk through the timeline, the process and the information that is collected and will answer any questions. You are encouraged to join online even if you have previously completed the process.
The briefing sessions will take place online on:
- Monday 2 February 2026, 3.30pm - 4pm
- Wednesday 4 February 2026, 3.30pm - 4pm
Please sign up using the online form so that the meeting invite can be sent to staff directly. The link for these meetings has also be published for both events on the PEP calendar.
We would strongly encourage all primary, junior and secondary schools to send at least one member of staff to one of the briefing sessions. You are welcome to send more than one member of staff. Anyone involved in transition is welcome to join. The content will be the same at both events.
We have also scheduled a transition networking event on Thursday 11 June 2026, 3.30pm - 5.45pm at the Civic Offices. We have reduced this to one date and will offer more, but shorter appointments during this event (than previous years) so that we make best use of time for those attending. Please save this date in your diaries. Full details about the purpose and logistics of this will be shared during the virtual briefings.
If you have any questions regarding year 6/7 transition, please contact Sarah.Christopher@portsmouthcc.gov.uk.
Ofsted report for Highbury Primary School |
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A new Ofsted report is now available for Highbury Primary School, following a school inspection on 18 November 2025. Inspectors highlighted:
"Pupils are positive about their school. They appreciate belonging to this supportive and
nurturing community. Pupils are happy and they feel very safe. They socialise well together
at breaktimes, enjoying the variety of activities available to them. Unkindness and bullying
do not concern pupils because they are very rare. Pupils trust staff to help them resolve any
worries or concerns that they might have. Pupils really appreciate the school's far-reaching
pastoral work, particularly the support offered for their mental health."
Practical strategies for success in mainstream education settings for SEN pupils
The Inclusion Outreach Service is pleased to share a new training opportunity:
Date: Thursday 12 February 2026 | 9am - 3pm
Location: Redwood Park Academy
Maximum delegates: 10 people
Aimed at: All staff supporting children with SEND in key stage 2 or secondary
This course will provide an opportunity to:
- Develop confidence in identifying and making changes in your own setting to meet your pupil’s needs.
- Understand how to prepare and support KS2 pupils for the transition to secondary.
- Explore ways to support learners with SEND succeed in a mainstream secondary environment.
- Explore practical strategies, alongside the theory underpinning these and how the strategies can be adapted and personalised to meet the individual learners in your classroom.
- Spend time within the specialist classrooms, seeing transferrable strategies and activities in action.
- A chance for discussion and to ask questions with staff from across the Solent Academies Trust.
- Reflection and questions 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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