Superstar teachers shine bright at Teach Portsmouth Awards Live ceremony
A virtual awards ceremony in Portsmouth for the city’s superstar teachers has revealed the winners in 8 award categories on Thursday 8 July. Due to COVID-19, this year’s event was held on Zoom video conferencing. Teachers, learning support assistants and head teachers have gone above and beyond to support the city’s children, young people […]
Choose a safe setting for your child
Portsmouth City Council has launched a campaign to help parents and carers choose a safe setting for their child when they do activities outside of school. Many parents and carers use extra-curricular clubs, tuition centres and other out-of-school activities to support their child’s development. The campaign provides tips on things to look out for […]
Ten top tips for children starting school in September
With over 2,000 children due to start school in Portsmouth in September, local teachers and pre-school staff have developed ‘Ten top tips for starting school’ for parents and carers to help their children to develop key skills over the summer, ready for Year R at the beginning of next term. Information for parents and […]
Prestigious award win for landmark D-Day Landing Craft conservation project
The unique D-Day survivor LCT 7074 has won a coveted Museum and Heritage Awards Restoration or Conservation Project of the Year. The judges’ citation read “The scale of this project is astonishing and was, without doubt, challenging. It was detailed in its conservation principles and brilliantly delivered – the judges felt that it was […]
Local residents recognise top teachers in annual awards ceremony
A list of top teachers, support teams and leaders have been revealed in the people’s choice category for the Teach Portsmouth Awards Live. Teach Portsmouth, part of Portsmouth City Council, promotes teacher recruitment and retention in the city. In January, local residents were asked to nominate a school or college team member who had […]
Could an Apprenticeship or Traineeship be part of your Roadmap to a Career?
Our vision to offer our next and future generations a pathway to their future has been branded Roadmap To A Career. A vital part of that vision is our Skills & Employability strategy which launched with our 100 in 100 campaign, in partnership with the Solent Apprenticeship Hub, Portsmouth City Council, the University of Portsmouth, […]
Marine projects making a splash in the Solent this summer
Secrets of the Solent will continue to highlight the fascinating marine life around our coast in new ways this summer through a variety of projects. The first project to get underway is a vibrant artwork by street artist ATM. The striking piece, featuring a spider crab, will adorn a wall space at Hythe Pier, Southampton, where it is hoped it will inspire visitors to learn more about the hidden wildlife roaming the waters beneath […]
Meet the Lurking Trolls! This gruesome gang aims to teach children in Portsmouth how to spot and defeat dangers online
A terrifying band of trolls is set to arrive in schools and libraries across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. In response to the growing and changing dangers children can face online, the Portsmouth Safeguarding Children Partnership, together with its partner agencies who work with children and families across the region, is launching a new […]
School Streets trial expands
Hot on the heels of the first School Streets trials set to launch in Portsmouth, more schools will join what has been described as ‘a revolution at the school gates’ as the second phase gets underway. Portsmouth City Council are pleased to announce on Clean Air Day that two additional schools are to be included […]
Teach Portsmouth celebrates amazing achievements of school and college staff
Schools and colleges in Portsmouth are being encouraged to celebrate their staff’s achievements by sharing an image or video on their social media pages as part of a new initiative by Teach Portsmouth. Teachers across the city are being recognised for their immense efforts during the pandemic before the Teach Portsmouth Awards Live on […]