Our Community

As the colder months arrive, we know that winter can bring extra challenges, especially with rising energy costs and everyday expenses putting pressure on many households. We want every family in our community to know that help is available, and that no one has to face these difficulties alone.

There are several local schemes designed to support households with heating, electricity, and essential costs this winter:

• Household Support Fund – available through Portsmouth City Council to help with food, energy and essential living costs.

• Utilities Payment Scheme – one-off payments to help with energy and water bills for low-income households.

• Switched On Portsmouth – offering free home energy advice, help with switching tariffs, and guidance on saving money on bills.

• Hive Portsmouth – connecting residents to local charities and grant support for everyday essentials.

Full details and application forms can be found at portsmouth.gov.uk or switchedonportsmouth.co.uk, or by calling 0800 260 5907 for free advice.

If you know someone who might benefit from this support,  a neighbour, a relative, or a friend,  please share this information. Sometimes a friendly conversation or a bit of encouragement can make all the difference in helping someone access the help they need.

This is also a time to look out for one another. A quick check-in with a neighbour, a kind word in the playground, or offering help to someone struggling with online forms can make our community stronger and more connected.

We recognise that the autumn and winter terms can feel long and demanding for everyone. Please remember to take care of yourself and those around you,  we’re all part of the same Portsmouth community, and we’re at our best when we support each other.

Thank you for working together, being a team and making our school and our city a more caring, compassionate place to live. 

Always, 

Miss K 🌻