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Miltoncross Academy presented with Wellbeing Award

Congratulations to Miltoncross Academy who have recently been awarded a whole-school Wellbeing Award: “We are delighted to announce that we have been presented with a Wellbeing Award, by Award Place through Optimus Education. This whole-school award is given for effective practice and provision that promotes the emotional wellbeing and mental health of staff and students. […]

EY Workforce Conference – 28 March 2020

The EY Workforce Conference will take place on 28 March 2020. Early Bird tickets and team discounts will be released 6-12 January 2020.

Teacher Workload and Retention Conference – 5 March 2020

The Portsmouth Conference on Teacher Workload and Retention will take place on Thursday 5 March 2020.  This half day event will enable Portsmouth head teachers and school leaders the chance to explore how to manage and reduce workload and improve teacher retention, whilst ensuring Portsmouth children receive the best possible education. Attendees will hear from Sean Harford, […]

Condition Improvement Fund – bids invited

The DFE has launched their latest round of Condition Improvement Fund for Academies, details of which can be found on the DFE website.  New applicants must register on the DFE portal by midday on Friday 29 November, and the deadline for completed bids is midday on Friday 13 December.

Portsmouth asked to share SEND expertise

The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Children and Families, Michelle Donelan MP has written to commend Portsmouth education, health and care professionals on the strength of its SEND services, noting the effective engagement with families, and that children and young people have a strong voice in shaping provision and services. Portsmouth is asked to continue to […]

Portsmouth Ice Skating – School Group Offers

We are excited to confirm that Portsmouth Ice Skating is coming to the Guildhall this winter. To help spread some festive cheer, the Portsmouth Ice Skating team is offering a group booking discount for school groups of over 15 – the perfect end-of-term treat! Open from Saturday 23 November 2019 through to Sunday 5 January […]

Winners celebrate success at Teach Portsmouth Awards evening

The contribution of teachers from across Portsmouth was celebrated at a glittering awards ceremony at the Gaiety Bar on South Parade Pier on Friday 4 Oct. On behalf of Portsmouth Educational Partnership, Portsmouth City Council hosted the second annual Teach Portsmouth award ceremony to recognise those inspirational and hardworking teachers who excelled in the nine […]

Applying online for school places

If your child is moving up to junior school or secondary school next year, then the window for applying for school places is open now. The deadline for transfers to secondary school is 31 October 2019, and the deadline for transfers to junior school is 15 January 2020. Applications for starting school open on 4 […]