A message for our Year 7 parents and carers:

Year 7 Meet the Tutor Evening.

This event provides an opportunity for you to meet your child's form tutor, who will be supporting them throughout the academic year. It is also a chance to find out how your child has settled into Year 7, learn more about life at The Portsmouth Academy, and ask any questions you may have about the year ahead.

  • Session 1: 3:30pm to 4:15pm
  • Session 2: 4:15pm to 5:00pm

Allergy Awareness:

To help keep all pupils safe, please ensure the school has up-to-date information about any allergies your child may have. Accurate allergy information enables us to put appropriate support plans in place, train staff effectively, and respond quickly in an emergency. We all have a part to play in creating a safe environment, including following our nut-aware policy and being mindful of the food brought into school. If your child has an allergy, please contact the school or update their details via Arbor. Be Allergy Aware Posters for AAW25

Prevent

The Academy ethos is to support every child’s development in ways that will foster security, confidence and independence, by developing an environment in which children and young people feel safe, secure, valued and respected and feel confident in approaching adults if they are in difficulties, believing they will be effectively listened to.

We have been successful in raising the awareness of all staff (teaching and non-teaching) in the importance of safeguarding children in education and of their responsibilities in identifying and reporting possible cases of concern. The Academy also complies with the requirements of the Counter Terrorism and Security Act in understanding and addressing all forms of radicalisation and having due regard for the need to prevent people being drawn into terrorism we act in accordance with its “Prevent” duty.

We encourage parents to read the Prevent Duty and also the guidance about social media.