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Pupil Premium Strategy Statement 2017-18

Pupil Premium

The pupil premium is a government initiative that targets additional money to children who may be facing barriers to learning and require more support in
school. The government uses the number of children eligible for free school meals as an indicator for the level of deprivation that may impact on education.

Funding in the first year (financial year 2011-12) was based on the number of children receiving free school meals at the time of the January census. In 2012-
13 this was extended to children who had received free school meals at any time during the past six years.

We use this money to provide adults and resources that will ensure that there is little or no difference between the achievement of children eligible for free
school meals and those that are not.

It should be noted that the strategies facilitated by the introduction of the pupil premium are planned for the academic year (Sept-Aug) whereas the allocation
is received for the financial year (Apr-March)

Statement from the Governing Body

Governors have agreed that whilst the Pupil Premium Grant must prioritise the achievement and well-being of disadvantaged pupils, the benefits of resources
and services should, wherever possible, extend to include other pupils, many of whom are also vulnerable.

The provision and impact through Pupil premium is monitored through all levels of leadership and management:

 Governor meetings
 Senior leadership meetings
 Staff meetings
 Pupil progress meetings
 Performance Management meetings
 Continual Professional Development

Governors, Leaders, Teachers and Support staff are collectively accountable for improving the educational opportunities for pupils entitled to the Pupil
Premium. The impact of provision and strategies to accelerate pupil outcomes can be seen in the table under the section Impact on Attainment and Progress.

If you have any further questions about pupil premium, or you believe that your child may be eligible for free school meals (which triggers Pupil Premium
funding), please contact Mrs Fitzgibbon for a confidential discussion. Please ask at the school office or click on the link below to download the forms you need
to complete for this.
Pupil Premium Strategy Statement 2017-18

Principles

 We ensure that teaching and learning opportunities meet the needs of all the pupils.
 We ensure that appropriate provision is made for pupils who belong to vulnerable groups.
 In making provision for socially disadvantaged pupils we recognise that not all pupils that receive free school meals may be socially disadvantaged.
 We also recognise that not all pupils who are socially disadvantaged are registered or qualify for free school meals. We reserve the right to allocate
the Pupil Premium funding to support any pupil or groups of pupils the school has legitimately identified as being socially disadvantaged.
 Pupil premium funding will be allocated following a needs analysis, which will identify priority classes, groups or individuals. Limited funding and
resources means that not all children receiving free school meals will be in receipt of pupil premium interventions at one time.

Pupil Premium Strategy Statement 2017-18

Summary Information
School Booker Hill Primary and Nursery School
Academic Year 2017-18 Total PP Budget £72,280 Date of most recent external PP 21.03.16
review
Total Number of pupils 246 Number of pupils eligible 53 Date of next internal review of Jan 2018
for PP 22% this strategy

Current Attainment
Pupils eligible for PP School Pupils not eligible for PP
% KS2 achieving in RWM combined 2017 67% July 2017 53% National Average
% making expected or better progress in Reading 86.5% School July 2017 90% School July 2017
% making expected or better progress in Writing 92.3% School July 2017 91% School July 2017
% making expected or better progress in Maths 86.6% School July 2017 93.4% School July 2017
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2017-2018: Barriers to future attainment (for pupils eligible for PP)


In-School barriers
A The percentage of pupils making at least ARE attainment in Maths is lower in every year group for PP pupils than non PP pupils.
B The percentage of pupils making at least expected progress in Reading in KS1 and KS2 (Yrs 3&4) is less for PP pupils than Non-PP pupils.
C Pupils in the EYFS and those transitioning through KS1 typically present with poor language and communication skills (Reading & Writing specific areas of learning)
D Poor emotional resilience and self-regulation skills impact on many pupils’ ability to work collaboratively and to accept a degree of challenge in their learning.
External barriers
E The percentage of pupils with attendance below 96% is higher than Non PP pupils
F The majority of PP pupils have additional needs and present with multiple barriers to learning e.g. SEN, EAL, PP and Social Care needs.
G A large number of PP pupils have significantly less capacity to support learning at home than non-PP pupils

Outcomes (Desired Outcomes and how they will be measured) Success criteria
A Increase the proportions of PP pupils achieving ARE Maths. Diminish the  Percentage of PP pupils making accelerated progress in Maths is
attainment difference between PP and non PP pupils in Maths. greater than peers.
 Cohort targets for PP pupils have been achieved (see internal target
setting)
 ARE attainment gap is further diminished
 Most able PP pupils attain well compared to PP others
B Increase the proportions of PP pupils making at least expected progress in  Percentage of PP pupils making accelerated progress in Reading is
Reading. greater than their peers.
Diminish the attainment difference between PP pupils and Non PP Pupils in  Gains in ARE & GD attainment when compared to prior starting points
Reading in KS1
C Early literacy gaps are closed  EYFS attainment as measured by GLD should be at least equivalent for
PP pupils and Non-PP pupils in the area of Communication and
Language.
 Increased proportion of PP pupils attaining ARE in KS1 compared to
prior starting points (EYFS outcomes)
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D Self- regulation skills continue to be developed through taught metacognition  Evidence from pupils work books; pupil voice records, teacher
skills underpinned by the Learning without Limits ethos and Growth Mind-set observations and external reports will validate that all pupils
philosophy. demonstrate stamina for learning, resilience and embrace challenge.
Reinforced both inside and outside the classroom.  Pupils’ books evidence a range of age appropriate reflection strategies
Self and peer reflection is age appropriate and evidence in pupils work & are being used in line with school policy
teachers marking
E Improved attendance figures for PP pupils. Fewer PP pupils with attendance  Attendance for PP pupils improves from 95% to be at least in line with
less 95% school average. The percentage of PP pupils with attendance below
95% is reduced.
F Pupils with complex or multiple barriers to learning will make progress at least in line  Teacher Assessment indicates that pupils with complex or multiple barriers to
with their peers. learning make accelerated progress in comparison to their peers.
G PP pupils with limited capacity to support learning at home will make at least expected  Percentage of PP pupils with multiple/complex barriers to learning making
progress and diminish the attainment difference between themselves and their peers. accelerated progress is greater than their peers.
 PP pupil survey evidences that pupils are confident and play an active role in
all aspects of school life

Planned Expenditure
Academic Year 2017-18
The three headings below enable the school to demonstrate how they are using the Pupil premium to improve classroom pedagogy, provide targeted support and
support whole school strategies
Quality of Teaching for All
Desired Chosen What is the evidence and rationale for this How will this be implemented Staff Lead Review/Impact
outcome Action/support choice

A In house CPD to embed  The NFER 2015 report concludes that high quality  Staff training SB June 2018
the school’s problem teaching for all is fundamental to supporting the  Team teaching/coaching
solving and reasoning attainment of disadvantaged pupils.  Monitoring cycle learning
curriculum in Maths.  Internal assessment information evidences that walks, book scrutiny and
(White Rose approach) with the introduction of the problem solving planning audits.
curriculum, PP pupils made better rates of
Develop pupils’ progress – attainment is closing when compared to
understanding of number prior starting points
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concepts
Mathematics strategy )

Develop pupils recall and


fluency of x-tables
B Implement the second  Research demonstrates that young people who  Staff training KW June 2018
phase of the ‘Outstanding receive free school meals (FSM) are less likely to  Team teaching/coaching
Reading school‘ plan read fiction outside of the classroom. (Clark 2011,  Monitoring cycle learning
and Clark and Douglas 2011) walks, book scrutiny and
Diminish the attainment  Internal tracking information combined with planning audits
difference between PP monitoring of teaching & learning evidences that  Pupil surveys
pupils and Non PP Pupils phase one was successful and had a positive  ½ termly pupil progress mtgs
in Reading in KS1/KS2 impact in raising rates of expected and accelerated
progress in Reading – the differences in attainment
KS2 – Reading with RIC to between PP and others have diminished during the
develop pupils inference last academic year
skills
C Development of the new  Internal assessment information and GLD  EYFS Nursery ECERs review KH/EM/KS June 2018
Nursery and Reception outcomes for PP pupils need to improve  Reception class external review
provision – extended  We want to improve speech and language skills  SLT & EYFS Leader learning
learning environment for all pupils. The EEF toolkit shows that oral walks
language interventions have a highly positive  EYFS moderation
Purchase of additional impact on learning and future outcomes.  Pupil progress mtgs
resources to support L&C  Provision for mark making is comprehensive and
and Rd and Wr Early supports pupils progress
Learning Goals teaching
provision
D Embed the school’s  The evaluation of impact for 2016-2017 evidenced  Pupil voice surveys KW/ DK June 2018
‘Learning without limits’ that pupils are aware of what they need to do to  SLT and subject leader
culture and ethos in line further improve and are increasingly more able to observations of learning
with the updated Teaching reflect on learning during lessons and over time. behaviours both inside and
and learning policy  Many of our pupils have social and emotional outside the classroom
needs that impact on their ability to persevere  Use of LO & SC slides in Maths
Further develop the peer with challenging tasks and work with others. It is books (KS2)
and self- assessment the aim of the SLT to change the culture of the  Writing tool kits for English
strategies across the school and to help pupils develop as well rounded books
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school confident life-long learners, regardless of  External validation of


background and circumstances independent learning strategies
and collaborative partnerships
 Pupils’ books evidence planned
opportunities for peer and self-
reflection over time

Total Budgeted Cost £10,580

Targeted Support
Desired Chosen What is the evidence and rationale for this How will this be implemented Staff Lead Review/Impact
outcome Action/support choice

Employment of Maths specialist  1:1 or small group tuition is described in the EEF  Analysis of internal data JM/ SB June 2018
teacher to provide small group toolkit as being costly but effective in accelerating indicates the focus pupils in
support for targeted groups of learning. each cohort.
A pupil premium pupils.  We use highly experienced teaching staff to work  ½ termly pupil progress mtgs to
both in class and to support small groups and review provision and impact of
ensure that we maximise the links between planned intervention
To further accelerated progress intervention work and whole class teaching.  Maths specialist supports PP
and increase percentage of PP  Planning closely linked to on-going assessment - pupils at risk of not achieving
pupils achieving ARE or GD in triangulated between pupils’ work, class teacher ARE and those who are on track
Maths. and Maths specialist teacher for GD in identified cohorts (on
a needs led basis)
Autumn term Y3, Y4 and Y5
Spring Term Y2, Y3 and Y4 and Y6
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B Employment of Reading Recovery  This approach has been successful in raising the  Early identification A-FG/ KW June 2018
teacher for targeted reading attainment of PP pupils at risk of not achieving  Targeted support through 1:1
support in Y1 and to provide ARE. sessions and support for
support for focus children from Y2  It has been particularly successful in engaging parents.
and Y3-Y4 parents and supporting them to teach rather than  Develop close links with the
hear reading at home. schools approach to the
 Internal assessment information (2016-2017) teaching of Reading into and
demonstrates that pupil premium pupils with across identified year groups in
multiple barriers to learning including those who KS2 – RIC strategy focusing on
are EAL require additional support to develop their inference
inference skills  Regular communication with
parents
 Termly pupil progress reports
to class teachers and SLT
C Individual targeted children to  Some of our pupils need a more individualised  Identification of pupils – ½ DK/CR June 2018
receive 1:1 support through Music approach to support their social and emotional termly pupil progress mtgs/
therapy or play therapy needs. SENDco mtgs
 The EEF toolkit studies show that effect sizes are  12 week blocks of 1:1 or 1:3
larger for targeted interventions matched to therapy sessions with qualified
specific students with particular needs or therapists.
behavioural issues, than for universal interventions  Assessment of pupils prior to
or whole school strategies. therapy and at the end of
 Evaluation of 2016-2017 PP spend evidences that therapy sessions.
this strategy continues to be effective in  Reports and recommendations
supporting identified pupils social & emotional to class teachers and parents at
development end of block.
Total Budgeted Cost £53,700

Other Approaches
Desired Chosen What is the evidence and rationale for this How will this be implemented Staff Lead Review/Impact
outcome Action/support choice
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Breakfast Club – Prioritises PP  Poor attendance leads to gaps in learning and  Regular meetings with the CH/CR/DK June 2018
pupils who are reluctant to come must be addressed. attendance officer to monitor
to school  Some of our families have a history of poor attendance rates and figures.
E attendance.  Parents meetings with SLT,
Attendance officer – Targeted  Some families are in need of additional support SENDco and EWO to address
families receive regular attendance but don’t meet the threshold for local services. attendance issues.
meetings. Several families are now  Internal case studies demonstrate PP attending  Use of Parent Contracts for
in fining system with LA. breakfast club have a more settled and consistent identified pupils
start to the school day.
F  Internal tracking and monitoring information  Pupil voice feedback CR/ KW/ YB June 2018
Forest Schools demonstrates that identified classes would benefit  Monitoring evidence from
from the Forest Schools strategy to enhance social learning walks and scrutiny of
To address personal, emotional & emotional development pupils work over time
and social needs

To develop self-confidence and


resilience.
G Pre and after school support for  Research by the National Literacy Trust sites the  Intervention is needs based. Class June 2018
learning groups impact of parental engagement in learning on  Focus children attend school teachers
improved outcomes for children. Where parents from 8.30am for extra
Bespoke mentoring and coaching have limited capacity to support at home the curriculum support esp reading SFG
school has a moral duty to address this to ensure (Better Reading Partners)
Homework support gaps are diminished. DK
 Booster groups run after school
Enrichment Activities  2016-2017 Internal work book scrutiny and for focus pupils in R, W and M.
(Music/drama) teacher observation has indicated that limited life
experiences due to financial constraints have a  PP & CLA pupils are given
School visits and uniform negative impact children’s ability to produce priority places at Homework
quality written work, vocabulary development and club
the ability to think creatively.
 School will subsidise PP pupils
to enable them to attend
enrichment activities.

 School will assist parents of PP


pupils with accessing school
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visits, uniform and food banks


as necessary.
Total Budgeted Cost £8,000
Total Budgeted Expenditure £72,280

Review of Expenditure
Academic Year 2016-17
Outcomes (Desired Outcomes and how they will be measured) Success criteria
A Increase the proportions of PP pupils making at least expected progress in Percentage of PP pupils making accelerated progress in Maths is greater than
Maths. Diminish the attainment difference between PP and non PP pupils in peers.
Maths.
B Increase the proportions of PP pupils making at least expected progress in Percentage of pupils making accelerated progress in Reading is greater than
Reading. their peers.
Diminish the attainment difference between PP pupils and Non PP Pupils in
Reading in KS1
C Self- regulation skills continue to be developed through taught metacognition Evidence from pupils work books; pupil voice records, teacher observations and
skills underpinned by the Learning without Limits ethos and Growth Mind-set external reports will validate that all pupils demonstrate stamina for learning,
philosophy. resilience and embrace challenge.
Reinforced both inside and outside the classroom.
D Early literacy gaps are closed Attainment as measured by GLD and KS1 Teacher Assessment should be at least
equivalent for PP pupils and Non-PP pupils in the area of Communication and
Language.
E Improved attendance figures for PP pupils. Fewer PP pupils with attendance Attendance for PP pupils improves from 94% to be at least in line with school
less 95% average. The percentage of PP pupils with attendance below 95% is reduced.
F Pupils with complex or multiple barriers to learning will make progress at least in line Teacher Assessment indicates that pupils with complex or multiple barriers to learning
with their peers. make accelerated progress in comparison to their peers.
G PP pupils with limited capacity to support learning at home will make at least expected Percentage of PP pupils with multiple/complex barriers to learning making accelerated
progress and diminish the attainment difference between themselves and their peers. progress is greater than their peers.
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The three headings below enable the school to demonstrate how they are using the Pupil premium to improve classroom pedagogy, provide targeted support and
support whole school strategies
Quality of Teaching for All
Desired Chosen Action/support What is the evidence and How will this be Evaluation of IMPACT Lessons Learned
outcome rationale for this choice implemented

A In house CPD to launch new The NFER 2015 report concludes Staff training Monitoring of teaching & The use of White Rose
problem solving and that high quality teaching for all is Team teaching/coaching learning demonstrates that materials are being delivered
reasoning curriculum in fundamental to supporting the Monitoring cycle learning walks, pupils have planned across the school’s curriculum
Maths through-out 2016-17. attainment of disadvantaged pupils. book scrutiny and planning opportunities to apply their
Implementation of White audits. knowledge & understanding of This strategic approach is
Rose Maths Scheme. mathematical concepts to working as both attainment
wider problem solving and rates of progress have
increased during the academic
The very large majority 87% of year
PP pupils made at least
expected progress in maths
with a further 55% who made
accelerated progress
B Implement the ‘Outstanding Research demonstrates that young Staff training Identified pupils are now more Continue to review the schools
Reading school‘ plan people who receive free school Team teaching/coaching positive to Reading which is reading provision and
Diminish the attainment meals (FSM) are less likely to read Monitoring cycle learning walks, particularly evident across KS2 purchase additional reading
difference between PP fiction outside of the classroom. book scrutiny and planning books based on pupils’
pupils and Non PP Pupils in (Clark 2011, and Clark and Douglas audits 51.9% of PP pupils made interests
Reading in KS1/KS2 2011) accelerated progress compared
Pupil surveys to 30.6% of ‘others’

KS2 Reading gap has


diminished – see school
tracking information
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C Provision of additional Early We want to improve speech and Intervention monitoring Due to complex emotional This approach has been highly
Years Key Worker Hours in language skills for all pupils. The EEF records. Assessment progress needs, some of our pupils effective in meeting the needs
the EYFS to implement toolkit shows that oral language measures. respond better to addressing of pupils with multiple barriers
Spirals (Speech and language interventions have a highly positive their needs with the support of to learning and should
intervention) impact on learning and future a 1:1 key worker. This enables continue next academic year.
outcomes. pupils space to work in quieter
environments when
appropriate and return to the
classroom discreetly. This
approach provides flexibility to
address specific and/or complex
barriers to learning.
D Learning without limits Many of our pupils have social and Pupil voice surveys Pupil’s attitudes towards Make further refinements to
culture and ethos embedded emotional needs that impact on Teacher observations of learning homework and independent the school’s approach to
through Teaching and their ability to persevere with behaviours both inside and learning are GOOD and has Homework based on feedback
learning policy, Home-work challenging tasks and work with outside the classroom improved significantly – from Parents and Pupils.
policy and applied through others. It is the aim of the SLT to External validation of reflection tickets and effort
Forest School and work change the culture of the school independent learning strategies meters enable pupils to reflect
reflection tools. and to help pupils develop as well and collaborative partnerships on what they have learnt
rounded confident life-long during lessons
learners, regardless of background
and circumstances Vast majority of pupils made
expected progress in Reading,
Writing & Maths
Total Budgeted Cost £14,500

Targeted Support
Desired Chosen Action/support What is the evidence and How will this be Evaluation of IMPACT Lessons Learned
outcome rationale for this choice implemented
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Employment of Maths specialist 1:1 or small group tuition is Analysis of internal data Small group and 1:1 targeted This provision continues to be
teacher to provide small group described in the EEF toolkit as being indicates the focus pupils in teaching was highly effective in highly effective – PP pupils
support for targeted groups of costly but effective in accelerating each cohort. addressing identified gaps in feedback about learning in
A pupil premium pupils. To ensure learning. We use highly experienced Maths specialist supports PP pupils’ learning Maths is very positive
accelerated progress and increase teaching staff to work both in class pupils at risk of not achieving
percentage of PP pupils achieving and to support small groups and ARE and those who are on track The difference in Maths
ARE or GD in Maths. ensure that we maximise the links for GD in identified cohorts (on attainment has continued to
between intervention work and a needs led basis) diminished – See internal
whole class teaching. Autumn term Y2, Y3 and Y5 tracking information
Spring Term Y2, Y3 and Y6
B Employment of Reading Recovery This approach has been successful Early identification Early 1:1 intervention continues Internal tracking has identified
teacher for targeted reading in raising the attainment of PP Targeted support through 1:1 to be highly effective at pupils in KS1 and KS2 (Yrs3&4)
support in Y1 and to provide pupils at risk of not achieving ARE. It sessions and support for supporting pupils with who will be supported by
support for focus children from Y2 has been particularly successful in parents. developing their decoding skills Reading Recovery for 2017-
and Y3 engaging parents and supporting Regular communication with 2018
them to teach rather than hear parents Parent classes and training
reading at home. Termly pupil progress reports to sessions enables parents to Next year the school will
class teachers and SLT support their children – continue to raise standards in
increased communication Reading by developing
between home and school stronger links between
Reading Recovery and the
90% of Year 1 pupils passed the teaching of reading across KS2
Phonics check with 100% of
Year 2 pupils
C Individual targeted children to Some of our pupils need a more 12 week blocks of 1:1 or 1:3 Progress is measured using the This continues to be a good
receive 1:1 support through Music individualised approach to support therapy sessions with qualified Music therapy star. On average intervention to address
therapy or play therapy their social and emotional needs. therapists. Assessment of pupils all pupils made progress across complex personal, emotional
The EEF toolkit studies show that prior to therapy and at the end all areas of the star. This was and social needs that are
effect sizes are larger for targeted of therapy sessions. Reports and reinforced by positive feedback presenting as a barrier to
interventions matched to specific recommendations to class from class teachers, pupils and learning and should therefore
students with particular needs or teachers and parents at end of parents. continue next academic year.
behavioural issues, than for block.
universal interventions or whole
school strategies.
Total Budgeted Cost £53,700
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Other Approaches
Desired Chosen What is the evidence and How will this be Evaluation of IMPACT Lessons Learned
outcome Action/support rationale for this choice implemented

Breakfast Club – Prioritises PP Poor attendance leads to gaps in Regular meetings with the Breakfast club enables pupils to Review Breakfast Club
pupils who are reluctant to come learning and must be addressed. attendance officer to monitor arrive punctually for school and capacity for further expansion
to school Some of our families have a history attendance rates and figures. to have had a healthy breakfast
E of poor attendance. Some families Parents meetings with SLT and prior to commencing learning.
Attendance officer – Targeted are in need of additional support EWO to address attendance
families receive regular attendance but don’t meet the threshold for issues. EWO & Parent Contract mtgs
meetings. Several families are now local services. Internal case studies has resulted in further
in fining system with LA. demonstrate PP attending breakfast improvement to the attendance
club have a more settled and of identified PP pupils – See
consistent start to the school day. case study

PP attendance figure has


improved from 94% to 95.8% -
The difference between
disadvantaged and others has
diminished
F Off-site study support (Matrix) Intervention reports indicate that Pupil attitude surveys before Class teachers report improved This continues to be a good
this intervention has had a and after intervention attitudes and learning intervention to address
significant impact in raising self- Final Impact report from Matrix behaviours in classroom and complex learning needs and
esteem and confidence over last accelerated rates of progress. attitudes that are presenting
three years Pupils transitioned to as a barrier to learning. It is a
Secondary school smoothly and highly personalised approach
with significantly reduced which results in a flexible
anxiety. approach to addressing pupil
needs.
G Pre and after school support for Research by the National Literacy Intervention is needs based.
learning groups Trust sites the impact of parental Focus children attend school Such activities have enabled PP Pupils have first- hand
engagement in learning on from 8.30am for extra pupils to develop resilience and experience of opportunities
Bespoke mentoring and coaching improved outcomes for children. curriculum support esp reading experience wider world which enrich their
Where parents have limited (Better Reading Partners) opportunities and be more engagement to learning which
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Homework support capacity to support at home the aspirational in their life-long would otherwise have not
school has a moral duty to address Booster groups run after school learning goals. The experiences been possible.
Enrichment Activities this to ensure gaps are diminished. for focus pupils in R,W and M. have provided enrichment to
(Music/drama) the curriculum which would not
Internal work book scrutiny and PP pupils are given priority otherwise have been possible
School visits and uniform teacher observation has indicated places at Homework club due to cost implications.
that limited life experiences due to
financial constraints have a negative School will subsidise PP pupils to Accelerated Progress:
impact children’s ability to produce enable them to receive Music
quality written work, vocabulary lessons and attend enrichment Rd:51.9%
development and the ability to activities such as Scouts and Wr:38.5%
think creatively. drama groups. Ma:55.8%

School will assist parents of PP


pupils with accessing school
visits, uniform and food banks
as necessary.
Total Budgeted Cost £18,900
Total Budgeted Expenditure £87,100

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