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Inclusion Outreach Service: Upcoming training opportunities

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Autism in action for the primary classroom – full day (12 spaces available)

When: Tuesday 14 March 2023, 9am – 3pm
Where: Cliffdale Primary Academy – Main Site, Battenburg Avenue
Who: Aimed at EYFS and primary staff supporting children with autism and learning difficulties, including teachers, HLTAs, 1:1 TAs, SEN(D)COs, assistant SEN(D)COs

This course will provide an opportunity to:

  • An introduction to Autism and how it impacts young children in school
  • Learn about practical strategies to support children with Autism in the classroom and beyond
  • See these strategies in action within Cliffdale Primary Academy
  • An opportunity to ask questions about what you have seen and how to adapt this for your setting

Autism in action for the primary classroom – half day (12 spaces available)

When: Tuesday 16 May 2023, 9am – 12.30pm
Where: Cliffdale Primary Academy – Main Site, Battenburg Avenue
Who: Aimed at EYFS and primary staff supporting children with autism and learning difficulties, including teachers, HLTAs, 1:1 TAs, SEN(D)COs, assistant SEN(D)COs

This course will provide an opportunity to:

  • A brief introduction to Autism and how it impacts young children in school
  • Learn about practical strategies to support children with Autism in the classroom and beyond
  • See these strategies in action within Cliffdale Primary Academy

Sensory integration and therapeutic support within the mainstream classroom context (8 spaces available)

When: Thursday 4 May 2023, 9am – 3pm
Where: Mary Rose Academy – Main Site, Gisors Road
Who: Aimed at adults (EYFS, primary and secondary) supporting young people with SEND, particularly pupils with a neurodiverse / autism spectrum condition profile of need, within the mainstream context e.g. teachers, HLTAs, SEND leadership, SEN(D)CO, assistant SEN(D)CO

This course will provide an opportunity to:

  • Explore the core principles of Sensory Integration and how consistently meeting this area of need will benefit pupils
  • Consider how a therapeutic approach to teaching and learning can be applied to the mainstream context
  • Spend time within the specialist setting, seeing transferrable strategies and activities ‘in action’
  • Workshop a case study pupil(s) alongside specialists and colleagues

Sensory integration and therapeutic support for Inclusion Centre and mainstream staff (8 spaces available)

When: Thursday 30 March 2023 – half day – arrive at Mary Rose for 12.30pm
Where: Mary Rose Academy – Main Site, Gisors Road
Who: Aimed at adults (EYFS, primary and secondary) supporting young people with SEND, particularly pupils with a neurodiverse / autism spectrum condition profile of need, within the resource base/specialist context e.g. teachers, HLTAs, SEND leadership, SEN(D)CO, assistant SEN(D)CO

This course will provide an opportunity to:

  • Explore the core principles of Sensory Integration and how consistently meeting this area of need will benefit pupils
  • Consider how a therapeutic approach to teaching and learning can be applied to the Inclusion Centre context
  • Spend time within the specialist setting, seeing transferrable strategies and activities ‘in action’

Sensory regulation within the mainstream classroom
When: Monday 20 March 2023, 9am – 12pm
Where: The Training and Learning Centre

Attention Portsmouth
When: Friday 5 May 2023, 9am – 12pm
Where: The Training and Learning Centre

Stories for social understanding
When: Wednesday 10 May 2023, 9am – 12pm
Where: The Training and Learning Centre

Communication through symbols
When: Friday 21 April 2023, 8.45am – 12pm
Where: The Training and Learning Centre

The course will demonstrate how to teach children to begin communicating with symbols and how to extend that communication through to making sentences. It will also highlight how to create lots of communication opportunities throughout the day – not just at snack and lunch time!

Book your place

If you would like to book a place on any of the dates for training, please email: [email protected]

Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) event

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Calling all professionals, school staff and student representatives, including PSHE/RSE leads, youth workers, and other delivering RSE to young people aged 13-16 (year 9 and 11).

You are invited to a one-off opportunity on Tuesday 17  January 2023, 4pm – 6pm at The Portsmouth Academy to boost confidence and skills which can be cascaded across your workforce to improve your condom teachings. You will also have the chance to network with neighbouring schools and services.

This fun and insightful event will help you to demonstrate to Ofsted that you have a skilled workforce, with the opportunity to register for upcoming RSE training. In attendance, you will also receive a CPD certification, a free dinner and an RSE toolkit with condom application props to take back to your workplace.

The workshop aims to improve condom efficacy for young people in Portsmouth and cover the following:

  • Being inclusive
  • Language
  • Local services
  • Consent
  • Free training and resources
  • Discussion

Book your place

Subject network meetings – autumn term 2021

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Please find below the dates of subject network meetings scheduled for this year so far. Please also find the joining instructions for this term.

If you would like further information on any of these networks please contact the network leader.

Full details and joining instructions are on the PEP calendar.

Subject

 Network leader Contact details Dates
English Primary (PEN) Sarah Hilditch [email protected] 29 September 2021
SCH/21/26

24 November 2021
SCH/21/27

26 January 2022

30 March 2022

29 June 2022
English Secondary Joe Were
St Edmund’s		 TBC
Primary Maths Natalie Pullen

[email protected]

 28 August 2021

16 November 2021
Secondary Maths Via HISP  
Primary Science Holly Thompson

Dario Recchia

 [email protected]

[email protected]

18 October 2021
SCH/21/39

2 March 2021

18 May 2021
Computing Phil Wickins [email protected] 22 September 2021
MFL Liz Lord [email protected] 15 November 2021

17 March 2022

13 June 2022
RE: Primary Justine Ball [email protected] 4 October 2021
SCH/21/42
RE: Secondary Pat Hannam [email protected] With Hants
Music Sue Beckett [email protected] 29 September 2021
Arts Network Julia Wisbey [email protected] 19 October 2021
SCH/21/53
STEM Laura Watford  [email protected] 11 October 2021
Register
PSHE
Primary		 Chantelle Knight [email protected] 7 October 2021
PSHE
Secondary		 Chantelle Knight [email protected] 27 September 2021
SENCO Network Sarah Christopher [email protected] 23 September 2021

30 November 2021
EYFS Ella Harbut [email protected]

7 October 2021

15 February 2022

18 May 2022
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Salterns Academy Trust confirmed sub-regional lead for HISP Teaching School Hub

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The Salterns Academy Trust will be sub-regional lead for the Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Southampton and Portsmouth Teaching School Hub (HISP TSH). The HISP TSH was designated by the DfE in February 2021 to support teachers’ professional development at all stages of their career.

The HISP TSH will deliver this through evidence-based programmes of support and qualification, centred around five core functions:

  1. Initial teacher training (ITT) – linked to the Hampshire SCITT Partnership, providing support to trainees and early career teachers (ECTs).
  2. Early career framework (ECF) – as a delivery partner of the Education Development Trust, transforming the support and development offers for teachers at the start of their career.
  3. Appropriate body (AB) – supplying AB services to meet the needs of our region across all phases and settings (N.B. all schools that offer a statutory induction are required to have an AB for their ECTs).
  4. National professional qualification (NPQ) – as a delivery partner of the Education Development Trust, providing a reformed suite of NPQs to teachers and leaders who want to develop their knowledge and skills in school leadership and specialist areas of teaching practice.
  5. Continuing professional development (CPD) – working alongside Curriculum Hubs and the HISP Research School, delivering high-quality evidence-based programmes.

As sub-regional lead, The Salterns Academy Trust will work with HISP TSH to deliver the golden thread of teacher development, specifically tailored to meet the needs of the schools and teachers within our geographical area. In addition, the trust will host events on behalf of HISP TSH, HISP Research School and the Solent Maths Hub.

This is a new and exciting opportunity for all schools within this region to benefit from expert advice.

For more information, visit the HISP Teaching School Hub website.

Induction for early career teachers

Changes to induction for early career teachers from September 2021

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Induction for early career teachers is changing from September 2021, and the Department for Education has published new guidance for appropriate bodies, headteachers, school staff and governing bodies. This guidance will come into effect from 1 September 2021 and the main changes are listed below. Thank you to Brighton and Hove AB for summarising the changes.

  • The term newly qualified teacher (NQT) will be replaced with early career teacher (ECT).
  • Induction will be for two years rather than one (full-time equivalent).
  • ECTs will receive 5% CPD time in their second year – and retain the 10% entitlement in the first year.
  • ECTs will carry out a programme of support and training over the two years, based on the new Early Career Framework (ECF).
  • The role of mentor is being introduced. The mentor will meet with the ECT regularly to provide targeted feedback and ensure they are receiving a high quality ECF-based programme in their CPD time.
  • The role therefore of the person responsible for overseeing induction is changing. This person (to be called the induction tutor) will be providing monitoring & support, and assessing the ECT against the Teachers’ Standards; just as they do now.
  • There will be two formal induction assessment points, one at the end of each year.
  • There will be likely be short progress reviews at the end of terms 1, 2, 4 and 5, with outcomes reported to the appropriate body.
  • For NQTs who have already started induction and will be continuing after September 2021, they have until September 2023 to complete induction using the current three-term model – however, schools are encouraged to provide an ECF-based induction and a mentor after September 2021.
  • After the transition period ends in September 2023, these ECTs will have to convert to a two-year induction for the remainder of their induction period.
  • ECTs will still need to be registered with an ‘appropriate body’ for induction and going forward this can be a local authority or a teaching school hub.
  • Appropriate Body services can be arranged as a separate provision to your ECTs (from a LA or teaching school hub) or as part of a package for delivering the ECF.

The DfE’s updated early career framework guidance explains the different options for accessing the ECF, and the funding available.

If you have any questions please contact [email protected].

Teach Portsmouth presents career progression in teaching

Webinar: Teach Portsmouth presents career progression in teaching

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After the success of Teach Portsmouth’s first two webinars, the series returns with career progression in teaching on Wednesday 26 May from 4pm to 5pm. The webinar series aims to inspire those interested in teaching to learn more about what opportunities are available in the city.

In this webinar, attendees will find out about the differences between pastoral and senior positions as well as continuing professional development in teaching. Two Portsmouth-based teachers will give top tips on how to progress in the profession by sharing details of their own experiences. Debbie Anderson, head of school improvement at Portsmouth City Council and webinar host said:

“After working in Portsmouth as a head teacher for many years, I know first-hand the opportunities on offer for those wanting to move up or change career to teaching.

The profession provides a range of different routes for progression and promotion, whether that’s middle and senior leadership (pastoral, curriculum or teaching and learning), developing others for example through training, or school to school support, there is something for everyone.”

Lloyd O’Neil, head of science at Admiral Lord Nelson School and webinar contributor, reflected on his progression journey so far:

“I began my journey coaching sports in Portchester. I soon realised that teaching was for me – so I was keen to take this ambition further. After joining Admiral Lord Nelson School as second in science, an opportunity came up to become head of department. Teaching is a rewarding career as you see young people flourish in a subject I’m passionate about.”

Those who join the webinar will be able to learn more about each teacher, offering an insight into their unique experiences as well as their routes into teaching.

For those who want more information, attendees can submit questions as part of a live Q&A. Our second contributor, Jemma Clark who is a head teacher at Solent Infant School spoke about the uniqueness of career progression and what people can look forward to:

“Career progression is highly personal and unique for each individual. I trained at the University of Chichester and completed a post graduate certificate in education. I’ve had the pleasure of experiencing many roles including being a subject specialist to my current role as head teacher. The opportunities are there and available if you wish to take them. Some may want to stay in a teaching role while others will want to progress to senior management.”

Teach Portsmouth is part of Portsmouth Education Partnership. We would like to welcome colleagues from across the city to join the webinar to learn more about the opportunities on offer. If you’ve been considering stepping up or know someone who might want to teach in your school/college, please share the details of the webinar with them.

If you have any questions about the webinar, please email [email protected].

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Meon Junior School’s successful switch to live and remote learning

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They say ‘every day’s a school day’, and never has that been more profound! For parents in 2021 every day has been just that. Sara Paine, Headteacher of Meon Juniors shares how her school are thriving with live and remote learning.

“Moving lessons to live learning was nerve-wracking but we did it.

We do three live teaching sessions a day, plus one additional session three times a week – bringing our school community together in assembly.

Before the first day, I asked parents to please be patient, kind and understanding – and they delivered. My staff were terrified, from newly qualified through to teachers with 30 years’ experience, they were nervous; this is new, out of their comfort zone, and the parents’ messages lifted spirits.

Our biggest challenge has been technology and learning how to use it at such short notice. But, every day we – the teachers, parents and pupils – get better. Being part of the Thinking Schools Academy Trust (TSAT) has been a godsend, I feel that, as a group of schools, we’re moving forward together, overcoming the technological challenges and sharing good practice.

As with a school day, routine is vital, we share a timetable weekly, outlining all the remote learning and including timings for live lessons.

It works; our first day of remote learning, we saw 84% of our school logging on to live lessons and now a whopping 98% have been in live lessons, with 99% of our school engaged in the remote learning offer.

It’s a huge team effort, teachers and pupils too; we’re all in it together.

This approach works for us, though we are constantly reviewing, reflecting, and listening, to make changes where needed.

Portsmouth’s leaders are close knit, and we are all in this together working towards a common goal. As a city we’re a good bunch, collaborating and sharing what works.

Here at Meon Juniors we’re doing it this way, we took a chance and it’s paid off.”

What parents are saying:

“My two had a great day. It’s really appreciated, all the hard work that has gone into today and for the future weeks. Having this structure and communication has been fantastic!”

“Thank you for all your hard work to support the children, this IT stuff can’t be easy!”

“It was great that the children got to see their teacher and felt included and all the work was there for them to access”

“Thank you for all you and your staff are doing in such a crazy climate. The way you have switched to online learning, literally overnight is quite incredible”

“Firstly thank you for a brilliant day of home learning – It’s amazing how you’ve pulled it all together so quickly and seamlessly for the children. Thank you.”

Langstone Junior Academy receives recognition for lockdown project

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Year six pupils and their teacher at Langstone Junior Academy have received recognition for a project in which they linked up with pupils in Italy and shared their lockdown experiences.

Class teacher and MFL lead, Lyndsey Knight explains:

I joined an international project that was set up by a teacher in Italy where the worst number of COVID cases were initially. We contributed to the project by uploading photos of work/fun created by our year six children at home such as letters, pictures, baking, crafts etc. The children really embraced this project, and it all sort of snowballed from receiving the first award – European Quality label – to the National Award for an Outstanding Project 2020.

A video showing examples of some of the activities carried out by pupils is available to watch online.

The British Council commented:

‘(We) would like to congratulate Langstone Junior School for being recognised with the following British Council eTwinning National Award‘.

Outstanding Project
The award was announced on Friday 27 November 2020 during the 15th annual British Council eTwinning national conference. Langstone Junior Academy’s THE RED ZONE: Isolated but connected! scored amongst the highest across the UK within the project quality framework:

  • Pedagogical innovation
  • Curricular integration
  • Collaboration between partner schools
  • Use of technology
  • Results, impact and documentation

The judge’s comments about the school’s award-winning project were:

This imaginative project directly addresses the lockdown with a thoughtful and imaginative use of technology developing creative solutions. Good collaboration between the staff involved structured new learning opportunities for all the students involved. The inclusion of family support and engagement in the students learning is commendable. Student collaboration eased the isolation for all the participants and the twinspace demonstrates the extensive learning opportunities. A worthy winning project focused on learning in lockdown.

Find out more about Project TwinSpace here.

Exciting Project for Developing Curriculum Materials

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As you may be aware there are exciting plans for Tipner West Regeneration. We are really keen to involve schools and would like to see some curriculum materials developed around the project.

We would like to work with some SLEs and/ or other strong teachers to develop some curriculum resources locally and then potentially engage with a publisher at a later stage.

Ideally this would involve both primary and secondary colleagues and would look to cover a number of curriculum areas, geography, science, engineering and maths are obvious ones, but it could potentially go broader than that too. There will be an initial workshop to find out more, discuss the project plans and scope the potential of this work.

The workshop will take place on Wednesday 29th January 4-5.30pm, Conference Room B, Civic Offices.

Depending on the level of interest and availability, we would look to commission a number of teachers to work both individually and collaboratively to develop (and potentially pilot) some resources.

If you are interested in finding out more or to confirm your attendance at the workshop please contact Sarah Christopher 07825 492712  [email protected]