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Inclusion
Moving Forward - 20 March 2026 |
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 Book your group into Moving Forward now
Portsmouth SEND Local Offer is now inviting schools, academies and colleges to book their place at Moving Forward. The event supports young people and adults aged 14–25 with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), helping them explore their next steps as they move towards greater independence. It is designed to be inclusive and accessible for young people with varying levels of need.
This year, Moving Forward will take place at the City of Portsmouth College (Tangier Road Campus) on Friday 20 March 2026, from 9.30am to 3pm. Groups are encouraged to book in advance to help manage capacity.
More than 40 services are expected to attend, providing information on education, employment, health and community support for young people with SEND in Portsmouth. A number of services will also offer fun, interactive stalls designed to engage younger attendees.
If you would like to bring a group of pupils, please email portsmouthlocaloffer@portsmouthcc.gov.uk in the first instance. We will then send you details about how to book a time slot.
Help promote Moving Forward to families
We can't wait to welcome everyone to the City of Portsmouth College (Tangier Road Campus) in March for Moving Forward. We now need your help to spread the word and encourage families to attend the event.
Please include the text below in your email newsletter and on social media. Parents and carers can find out more information on the Portsmouth SEND Local Offer website.
Find help and support at Moving Forward, an event for young people and adults aged 14 - 25 years old with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) on Friday 20 March from 9.30am - 3pm at the City of Portsmouth College (Tangier Road Campus).
Discover up to 40 exhibitors who will showcase training, employment, health and community services, helping families navigate their options in the city. There is plenty of parking located at the back of the site with volunteers on hand to direct you. Alternatively, you can catch the bus to the campus from the city centre.
For more information and to get your ticket, visit www.portsmouthlocaloffer.org/movingforward
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.
Back to Basics - “Helping families to make small steps to lead happier and healthier lives” |
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Back Basics is an approach that’s based on the 5 Ways of Wellbeing. It is a simple way to help parents, carers and families make small changes to improve children and family’s health, wellbeing and outcomes.
For more information, please visit the Portsmouth Mental Health website.
This is a reminder that the mental health guidance for children and young people is on the Mental Health hub website.
The guidance includes quick guides for easy reference, links to useful resources and information on where, how and when a child can access support if they are experiencing a mental health issue.
HPV vaccine campaign |
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In Portsmouth, the uptake of the HPV vaccination is significantly below the national target to help eliminate cervical cancer by 2040. But together we hope to improve uptake. Cancer Matters Wessex is one of the key partners. They have shared campaign material to help improve uptake of the HPV vaccine which can help prevent against a number of cancers for females and males.
There is also PSHE material available on the PSHE Association website.
Cancer Matters Wessex Facebook page and Wessex Cancer Alliance Instagram page have started to share material which can be shared. If you are able to share on your channels, that would be great.
There is a YouTube playlist for all the HPV vaccine videos we will be utilising, including the latest parent video, should you wish to create your own content as well.
Social media ads will start from Tuesday 2 February 2026 across Southampton, Portsmouth, the Isle of Wight, Weymouth, Portland, Boscombe and Bournemouth.
S.A.F.E (Support, Awareness, Family, Empowerment) event |
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Portsmouth’s first community event led by local mental health services in partnership with community organisations across the city arrives on Monday 16 February 2026 from 9am - 5pm at Priory School.
This special event is designed to make mental health services more accessible to young people and their families, while also providing valuable information to those who support them.
What to expect:
- A full programme of workshops and presentations throughout the day
- Opportunities to connect with professionals and community partners
- Resources and guidance for parents, carers, and young people
Whether you're a parent, carer, or someone working with young people, this event is for you.
School improvement
Help to promote the Teach Portsmouth Education Careers Fair |
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 The Teach Portsmouth team need your help in attracting parents/carers to attend the Teach Portsmouth Education Careers Fair 2026 at Portsmouth Guildhall on Thursday 5 March from 12pm to 4pm. 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.
ASC Portsmouth: School and group trip open evening |
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When: Tuesday 10 February 2026, 4pm - 6pm
Where: ASC Portsmouth, Eastern Road, PO3 5LY
Schools are invited to ASC (Andrew Simpson Centres) Portsmouth to discover a new adventure for your students in 2026!
Tour the centre, find out more about what we have to offer and chat with our team of experts. With a short presentation starting at 4.30pm followed by a tour of the centre, come along, grab a drink and check out the range of activities we have to offer.
Please email portsmouth@andrewsimpsoncentres.org to confirm attendance.
Explore the brochure to discover the range of outdoor adventures available for schools and groups.
My Future Fest: Helping local people into training and work |
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My Future Fest is a free community event designed to help local people learn about job opportunities, training courses, and skills support. The events take place on 17 February at Buckland Community Centre and 18 February at Paulsgrove Community Centre, from 11am to 2pm.
The festival is aimed at residents who may find it difficult to access mainstream employment support, including unemployed adults, people with low skills and NEET young people. Families are welcome, with free activities including a bouncy castle, soft play and face painting.
Explore to discover your future today!
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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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