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Early Years 2019/20 Training and Development Package

It’s not too late to sign up for a 2019/20 Early Years training and development package. Universal support is available free of charge to all settings, whilst pre-purchased packages give a 40% discount on courses bought separately.

2019/20 Portsmouth Governor Training Programme

Have you seen our new training offer for governors at Portsmouth maintained schools and Academies? See the full governor training programme, which includes a wide variety of both free and paid for sessions, and reserve a place via the traded services website or by emailing [email protected].

Publication of SEN Area Inspection Report

Message from Alison Jeffery, Director of Children, Families and Education – 24 September 2019 I am delighted to let you know that Portsmouth SEND local area inspection report has been published today following the Ofsted and Care Quality Commission inspection visit which took place from 1st to 5th July 2019. This report can be found […]

Slides from Heads Breakfast 16/09/19

Please find attached the full set of slides from Monday’s Breakfast Briefing. Thank you to all those who were able to attend the briefing. It was an excellent turn out despite the fact we had to rearrange it for a Monday morning. Mike Stoneman Deputy Director, Education and Early Help

Portsmouth governor training – up and running!

We were delighted to welcome 12 new Portsmouth governors to an induction session on 17 September. The training was very well received, with governors valuing information about education in Portsmouth, an introduction to the role of governor, and the chance to network with other new governors. Our October training offer for governors includes courses on […]

Welcome to the 2019/20 school year!

Please find attached a letter from Alison Jeffery, Director of Children’s Services, giving updates and information about developments for 2019/20 as well as reflecting on achievements during the 2018/19 school year.

September training with the Portsmouth Teaching School Alliance

The Portsmouth Teaching School Alliance is ready to go with a packed programme of free and low-cost CPD and Networks running throughout the year. To book your place, please see the links below for our September courses or visit www.portsmouthtsa.org 17th September                           […]

My Teacher on a Postcard competition and exhibition

The deadline for entries to the My Teacher on a Postcard competition is Friday 13 September. There will be a public vote for the shortlisted entries from the Teacher on a Postcard competition. We will let you know when voting opens and would ask for your support in promoting the public vote far and wide […]

Portsmouth School Experience Programme – funding available for schools

At the beginning of September we will be launching the first of our campaigns to encourage people to consider teaching in Portsmouth. The campaign will include the invitation to prospective teachers to register to gain school experience in a Portsmouth school. We are therefore looking for host schools to take prospective teachers over the course […]