Pupil Premium

Pupil Progress Meetings remain the main focus of the school for identifying under performance and planning intervention. These meetings take place three times a year between Class staff and Senior Leadership. Progress against targets is discussed for all pupils and where progress is not considered at least good interventions are planned and implemented. Additional funding, if necessary, maybe allocated at this point.

Aspirational targets are set for all pupils. These targets are informed by prior attainment rates and end of Key Stage Scores as identified against Progression Guidance Materials.

Key Objectives 2014-15

Objectives:

• To raise levels in Literacy and communication for those pupils identified as not making the progress expected of them.
• To support individuals where communication levels have been identified as a potential barrier to them reaching their full potential
• To improve Makaton, signing and communication through enhanced staff training.
• To provide a range of learning opportunities that develop social interaction, personal growth and motivation in a variety of settings.
• To improve achievement and engagement of identified students through musical intervention.
• To increase parental links and engagement and to offer signposting to provide identified students and parents with the support needed.

Pupil Premium Achievement Analysis 2013-14

Below are tables summarising achievement for 2013-14 Pupil Premium Children looking at those who were achieving above expected progress, achieving expected progress and those who achieved below expected progress.

Pupil Premium pupils achieved either higher or in line with those not in receipt of the Pupil Premium.

No Pupil Premium Children were excluded during 2013-14

Pupil Premium 2013-2014 will focus on two main are to improve support for families and educational outcomes for students. The allocation of funding is informed by school evaluation and OFSTED recommendations.

ICT/Communication Development 

An ICT specialist will be recruited with the following key areas.

• To facilitate pupil engagement and access to technology in order to promote their learning and communication.
• To facilitate the use of technology to enhance the student experience of the curriculum.
• To facilitate the use of technology to engage the wider community.
• To facilitate the running of ICT systems on a regular basis.

Over the next three years, and alongside the funding of the posts a significant budget will be committed to IT equipment.

Parent Support Advisor

Funding will be allocated for the appointment of a Parent Support Advisor (PSA). The main focus of the job will be to support children and their families to reduce barriers to learning. These barriers to learning may be a result of something happening within the school or externally.

The PSA will work alongside teaching staff and existing pastoral systems to provide an extra layer of support for pupils and their families.

Phil Cook, Headteacher
September 2013