University of Portsmouth

The University of Portsmouth Academy Trust will ensure that schools and their pupils will be exposed to a range of initiatives and events aimed at increasing participation in Higher Education. Pupils and their families will be encouraged to engage with the University from an early age through special events, while staff will benefit from development and progression supported by the School of Education and Sociology in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences.

The University’s core commitment includes guidance on teaching, learning and education management, school improvement development plans, and wider support from the School of Education and Sociology

UPAT works with University of Portsmouth to provide the following core offer to all schools in the Trust:

• Opportunities to participate in initiatives and projects led by the University, and to collaborate with its staff and students on research and innovation activities

• Access to expertise to support school improvement, curriculum enhancement and enrichment, including outreach activities and visits to the University’s facilities

• Access to research-led training, teacher placements, and Trust-wide professional learning opportunities and partnerships

• Co-ordinated collaboration with other UPAT academies to share expertise, ideas and resources

• Advocacy for your school/academy and UPAT, nationally and regionally