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The Portsmouth SEND Local Offer details the information, support and services that Portsmouth City Council expects to be available in our local area for children and young people aged 0-25 with special educational needs and or a disability (SEND).

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Parents and Carers

If you are a parent carer of a child or young person with SEND, find out more information, services, support and advice.

Information for Parents and Carers

Young People

Are you a young person looking for information, advice and support? Visit our young people's area.

Information for Young People

Professionals

Visit our area for SEND professionals working in education, health and social care.

Information for Professionals

News

Update from the SEN team on allocation of school places

February 22, 2023

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Share your experience of using SEND services in Portsmouth

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

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Thank you for attending Local Offer Live!

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

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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 …

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Local Offer Live!

Want to know more about the support available in Portsmouth for children and young people …

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Anti-Bullying Week 2022

This week is Anti-Bullying Week, which runs from Monday 14 to Friday 19 November 2022. …

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SEND Inspection Pilot Survey Launched

Share your experiences about services for children and young people with SEND A survey has …

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Children’s Hydrotherapy Service – Closure of pool at QA Hospital

‘An update from Solent NHS Trusts Children’s Hydrotherapy Service – Due to essential maintenance the …

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Young people SEND important message to city – Young People’s Survey results

Survey results show where improvements need to be made for young people with special educational …

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NEW Neurodiversity (ND) Tool Launched across Portsmouth City

New Profiling Tool to help identify children and young people with neuro-developmental needs Children and …

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SEND News Flash Consultation on law relating to reviews of EHC plans launched today – deadline for responses 12 August

Letter from the DfE The Department for Education has today launched a consultation on the …

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Government Launches new SEND Review Green Paper

On March 29th 2022 the government launched their much anticipated SEND and Alternative Provision Review …

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Events

Portsmouth Teenage Holiday Scheme – Enable Ability

30/05/2023

Various

The May half term Portsmouth holiday teenage programme is full of exciting activities and new …

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Coping with Teen Emotions

05/06/2023

10:00 am

Paulsgrove Family Hub, Cheltenham Road, Paulsgrove, Portsmouth, PO6 3PL

Positive Parenting Programme (Triple P Discussion Groups) for school-aged children Learn how to set boundaries …

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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

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.

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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The Value of Interests

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

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Welcome to Portsmouth SEND Local Offer

Parents and Carers

Young People

Professionals

News

Update from the SEN team on allocation of school places

February 22, 2023

Share your experience of using SEND services in Portsmouth

Thank you for attending Local Offer Live!

Nominate school and college superstars in Portsmouth’s education awards

Local Offer Live!

Anti-Bullying Week 2022

SEND Inspection Pilot Survey Launched

Children’s Hydrotherapy Service – Closure of pool at QA Hospital

Young people SEND important message to city – Young People’s Survey results

NEW Neurodiversity (ND) Tool Launched across Portsmouth City

*SEND News Flash* Consultation on law relating to reviews of EHC plans launched today – deadline for responses 12 August

Government Launches new SEND Review Green Paper

Events

Portsmouth Teenage Holiday Scheme – Enable Ability

Coping with Teen Emotions

Thinking About University – Elliott Shares his experiences!

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

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

My Neurodiversity journey by Maisie age 10

Living with ADHD during Lockdown – Chantelle shares her family story

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

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

Remote Education – Portsmouth Education Settings’ Pandemic Response

Moving to Secondary School – A parent carers view

Returning to College in a Pandemic – Ruby’s Blog

The Value of Interests

Get in touch - tell us what you think

SEND News Flash Consultation on law relating to reviews of EHC plans launched today – deadline for responses 12 August