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Children’s Commissioner enjoys a visit to HAF Pompey SEND activity at Staunton Farm

Children’s Commissioner enjoys a visit to HAF Pompey SEND activity at Staunton Farm

HAF Pompey were delighted to welcome a representative from the Office of the Children’s Commissioner …

New internship opportunity for Portsmouth’s young people with specialist needs

New internship opportunity for Portsmouth’s young people with specialist needs

A new supported internship for young people aged 18 – 24 years old with specialist …

Young people with SEND learn to travel with confidence

Young people with SEND learn to travel with confidence

A group of nineteen young people from Portsmouth took part in a pilot programme over …

The results of the 2023 SEND survey are out!

The results of the 2023 SEND survey are out!

Bi-annually Portsmouth City Council undertakes a survey of local parents and carers to find out …

Have a SEND-sational summer with these five accessible indoor activities for families

Have a SEND-sational summer with these five accessible indoor activities for families

With the summer holidays in full swing, it can be difficult to find free and …

Discover free and low-cost activities in Portsmouth this summer

Discover free and low-cost activities in Portsmouth this summer

If you have a child or young person with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) …

ND Profiling Support Group

ND Profiling Support Group

If your child or young person is using the ND toolkit, drop into the lower …

Ten top tips to help your little ones prepare for starting school

Ten top tips to help your little ones prepare for starting school

If your child is starting big school in September and has special educational needs and/or …

Update from the SEN team on allocation of school places

February 22, 2023
Share your experience of using SEND services in Portsmouth

Share your experience of using SEND services in Portsmouth

We understand how important it is to find information, support and services that help you …

Thank you for attending Local Offer Live!

Thank you for attending Local Offer Live!

Over 60 parents and carers attended Local Offer Live on Wednesday 7 December at Central …

Nominate school and college superstars in Portsmouth’s education awards

Nominate school and college superstars in Portsmouth’s education awards

If you know an unsung hero in a school or college, Teach Portsmouth want you …

Events

Portsmouth Junior Club – Gym Club

23/09/2023
12:00 pm
John Pounds Centre

Enable Ability Portsmouth Junior Club is focused on offering social development through activities in safe …

Portsmouth Junior Club – Ninja Club

26/09/2023
6:00 pm
John Pounds Centre

Enable Ability Portsmouth Junior Club is focused on offering social development through activities in safe …

Portsmouth Junior Club – Pub Night

27/09/2023
6:00 pm
Baffins Pub

Enable Ability Portsmouth Junior Club is focused on offering social development through activities in safe …

Portsmouth Junior Club – Football

28/09/2023
5:00 pm
GOALS Portsmouth

Enable Ability Portsmouth Junior Club is focused on offering social development through activities in safe …

Disability Equality & Autism Awareness Training

02/10/2023
10:00 am
Gunwharf Quays, Main Centre Office, opposite M&S

Toucan Diversity CIC is an award-winning disabled people led organisation and is based in Portsmouth. …

Stand Up goes to the cinema

23/10/2023
11:00 am
Southsea Cinema

Stand Up goes to the cinema – 4 short Halloween films for kids. Bookings must …

Jackie’s story – strategies for making the move to school

Jackie’s story – strategies for making the move to school

Jackie talks about her experience of  her children starting school and offers tips to help …

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Thinking About University – Elliott Shares his experiences!

Thinking About University – Elliott Shares his experiences!

Thinking About University By Elliott Lee (3rd Year Portsmouth University Student) The idea of going …

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Deaf Awareness Week – Katie Kelly aged 17, shares her thoughts and experiences

Deaf Awareness Week – Katie Kelly aged 17, shares her thoughts and experiences

My name is Katie Kelly and I’m 17 years old. I have had moderate to …

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Down Syndrome Celebration Blog – Portsmouth Down Syndrome Association share their stories.

Down Syndrome Celebration Blog – Portsmouth Down Syndrome Association share their stories.

Rachael Ross MBE (Chairperson and Charity Director) I co-founded Portsmouth Down Syndrome Association with two …

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My Neurodiversity journey by Maisie age 10

My Neurodiversity journey by Maisie age 10

Hi I’m Maisie and I am 10 years old and in year 6 at Primary …

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Living with ADHD during Lockdown – Chantelle shares her family story

Living with ADHD during Lockdown – Chantelle shares her family story

Living with ADHD during lockdown My name is Chantelle Knight, and I work as a …

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Return to College – A blog by Dynamite Young Person representative, Carly Blake

Return to College – A blog by Dynamite Young Person representative, Carly Blake

 Carly Blake from Dynamite shares her lockdown learning experiences and recent return to college…. Pre …

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Online Accessibility by Dynamite Young People’s Forum Co-Ordinator, Joe McLeish

Online Accessibility by Dynamite Young People’s Forum Co-Ordinator, Joe McLeish

In March, we went into lockdown and everything went online. Even the biggest technophobes were …

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Remote Education –  Portsmouth Education Settings’ Pandemic Response

Remote Education – Portsmouth Education Settings’ Pandemic Response

A Blog by Debbie Anderson, Head of School Improvement and Early Years   As a …

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Moving to Secondary School – A parent carers view

Moving to Secondary School – A parent carers view

For parents and carers of children with SEND, the transition between schools can be a …

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Returning to College in a Pandemic – Ruby’s Blog

Returning to College in a Pandemic – Ruby’s Blog

by Ruby Jewell September 23rd 2020  Returning or Starting College  In September 2019 I started …

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The Value of Interests

The Value of Interests

Janet Myers, (Educational Psychologist at Portsmouth City Council) in partnership with Pierre and his family, …

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