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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 …

Local Offer Live!

Local Offer Live!

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

Anti-Bullying Week 2022

Anti-Bullying Week 2022

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

SEND  Inspection Pilot Survey Launched

SEND Inspection Pilot Survey Launched

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

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

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 …

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

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 …

NEW Neurodiversity (ND) Tool Launched across Portsmouth City

NEW Neurodiversity (ND) Tool Launched across Portsmouth City

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

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

*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 …

Government Launches new SEND Review Green Paper

Government Launches new SEND Review Green Paper

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

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 …

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 …

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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