LEP to boost digital expertise across the Solent region
The Solent Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) is taking the lead in bridging the digital skills gap across the region, within communities and businesses. It is working with Catalyst South partners, leading technology companies and experts to provide access to the latest insights, tools and resources needed to thrive in the modern world. The LEP […]
Big-hearted college invests in community defibrillators
Three new defibrillators have been installed at City of Portsmouth College following an £18,000 investment. The potentially life-saving equipment is now in place at each of the college campuses at Highbury, North Harbour, Arundel in Commercial Road and the Sixth Form campus in Tangier Road. It’s also being registered with the ambulance service, so […]
Shaping Portsmouth welcomes 3 new Programme Leads
Shaping Portsmouth is pleased to welcome three new Programme Leads to the team. Rachel Dare, Sarra Gravestock, and Stephanie Parker. Rachel Dare is the new Programme Lead for our Workplace Health & Wellbeing programme. Rachel is the Director of Training for Cordell Health and has been with the company for two years. Prior to this, she was […]
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 […]