Inspirational Women of Portsmouth Awards announce headline sponsors for 2023
Pamodzi’s annual Awards celebrate Portsmouth-based individuals who make a positive impact within their communities, whatever context that may be. The award evening marking International Women’s Day is open to men and women. It will also celebrate the creative industry within Portsmouth, including musical and dance theatre performances. The Headline Sponsors for this year’s event […]
Portsmouth leads the way in digital education with plans to close the digital gap and up-skill the whole city, with new first-of-its-kind programme
The city is pioneering a programme to improve digital skills as an innovative new initiative is launched. The Portsmouth Education Partnership (PEP) has teamed up with Primary Goal to improve the digital skills of people in the city and close the digital education gap. The Digital Champion Programme will allow young people and adults to […]
Portsmouth SEND families hail information event a big success
More than 60 people attended a free event designed to help families with children who have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The Local Offer Live event, at Central Library, helped families learn more about the services available to children and young people aged up to 25. Cllr Suzy Horton, Deputy Leader and Cabinet […]
Portsmouth SEND students enter the Dragon’s Den for Shaped By Solent
Yesterday, Wednesday 14th December, our Shaped by Solent project was in full swing with a Dragons Den-style pitch from three schools across the Solent Academies Trust, Little Green Academy, Redwood Park Academy and the Mary Rose Academy. The Shaped By Solent project brought together The Solent Academies Trust, Shaping Portsmouth and a range of high-profile […]
Football donation from Hawks Women boosts girls’ football team
A kit and equipment donation from Havant & Waterlooville Women’s FC has given a boost to the girls’ football team at HSDC. Havant & Waterlooville Football Club reformed its women’s division in June 2022, which was perfect timing as the Lionesses then shined a huge spotlight on women’s football. Since formation, Hawks Women has […]
Shaping Portsmouth takes part in The BIG Interview
On Wednesday, 30th November, our Director of Operations & Marketing, Sam McGrath, travelled to Trafalgar School in Hilsea to take part in The BIG Interview. The aim of the event was to give every Year 10 student a taste of what it is like to apply for a job and be interviewed by an […]
Nominate school and college superstars in Portsmouth’s education awards
Families in Portsmouth can nominate an unsung hero from their local school or college for a special award. The award is open to teachers, learning support assistants and head teachers who deserve recognition as education superstars. The Teach Portsmouth Awards 2023 will take place on Thursday 29 June at Portsmouth Guildhall and will recognise the achievements […]
Fareham College Bricklaying Student Jago Wins Gold at SkillBuild Finals in Edinburgh
Level 3 Bricklaying student Jago Gamblin won the Bricklaying category at the SkillBuild final in Edinburgh. Jago secured his place at SkillBuild earlier in the year when he competed at the regional competition hosted at Chichester College in May, securing one of the eighth-highest scores in the country. Jago and other competitors were […]
Join us on the Apprenticeship Bus Tour 2023
We’re looking for apprentices to join us on the Apprenticeship Bus tour in February 2023 as part of National Apprenticeship Week, which will have the theme of Skills for Life. Each year, the Apprenticeship Bus travels around the city taking apprentices from Portsmouth-based businesses and organisations into schools, giving pupils a chance to meet them […]
Portsmouth community groups join forces to support SEND families
Families who have children and young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are being invited to a free support event. The event is at Central Library (third floor) on Wednesday 7 December from 10am to 2pm. This drop-in event allows parents and carers to arrive at any time throughout the day. 14 […]