Pupil Premium 2017-2018

Background
Pupil Premium is additional funding given to publicly-funded schools in England to:

raising the attainment of disadvantaged pupils and closing the gap with their peers
supporting children and young people with parents in the regular armed forces

Pupil Premium funding is available for children eligible for free school meals at any point in the past 6 years. Schools receive:

£1,320 per pupil of primary-school age
£1,900 per pupil who:
has been looked after for 1 day or more
has been adopted from care
has left care under a special guardianship order, a residence order or a child arrangements order

Pupil Premium Allocation 2017-2018

Pupil premium allocation for this academic year is £48,840

Review of 2016-2017

Pupil Premium (19) and Non-Pupil Premium (57) Outcomes Comparison
Below National Expectations / In line with National Expectations / Above National Expectations / > 75% Target
Non-PP / PP / Non-PP / PP / Non-PP / PP / Non-PP / PP
Reading / 14% / 26% / 35% / 53% / 51% / 21% / 11
(86%) / -1
(74%)
Writing / 5% / 16% / 37% / 42% / 58% / 42% / 20
(95%) / 9
(84%)
Speaking / 32% / 32% / 32% / 42% / 36% / 26% / -7
(68%) / -7
(68%)
Listening / 28% / 21% / 26% / 47% / 46% / 32% / -3
(72%) / 4
(79%)
English Overall / 20% / 24% / 32% / 46% / 48% / 30% / 5
(80%) / 2
(76%)
Number / 18% / 16% / 56% / 53% / 26% / 31% / 7
(82%) / 9
(84%)
Measurement / 14% / 5% / 28% / 32% / 58% / 63% / 11
(86%) / 20
(95%)
Geometry / 10% / 5% / 37% / 42% / 53% / 53% / 15
(90%) / 20
(95%)
Maths Overall / 14% / 9% / 40% / 42% / 46% / 49% / 11
(86%) / 16
(91%)
PSHE / 19% / 16% / 44% / 53% / 37% / 31% / 6
(81%) / 9
(84%)
Overall / 18% / 16% / 39% / 47% / 44% / 37% / 7
(82%) / 9
(84%)

Pupil Premium Headlines

At least 82% of pupils made expected progress or above expected progress across both cohorts
82% of pupils without pupil premium made expected or above expected progress across all strands
84% of pupils receiving pupil premium made expected or above progress across all strands which is 2% improvement from last year.
Measurement and Geometry are both outstanding strands for both cohorts with Maths overall as outstanding for pupils receiving pupil premium

Review of 2016-2017 Targets

Improve performance in Number and ensure that, on average, performance in Maths is secure at 85%.
Comment: This was achieved.
Improve performance in Reading, Speaking and Listening and ensure that, on average, pupils with Pupil Premium attain an average of 80% across all English subjects (in line with the school target for target achievement).
Comment: This was not achieved and is an area for improvement, with particular attention to speaking and listening.
Continue programme of culture and curriculum enrichment programmes to ensure that pupils from more deprived backgrounds have the opportunity to benefit from rich and varied experiences, with a particular focus on the expressive arts.
Comment: pupils participated in theatre performances, weekly dance and movement sessions. Pupils also participated in Artsmark Award Scheme working with an artist.
Improve the school’s capacity to support pupils with difficulties in speech and language including direct PECS tuition.
Comment: 6 pupils received targeted tuition in PECS.
Continue to use Pupil Premium to ensure that pupils benefit from specialised tuition to keep and stay safe.
Comment: Headteacher visited Loudmouth session at another school but it was decided that this particular programme was unsuitable for pupils with Special Educational Needs.
Targeted interventions to support children including OT input.
Comment: each class met with OT to problem-solve sensory support issues impacting on the class and progress.

Targets for 2017-2017

Improve the performance in English to 80% achieving or exceeding expectations in pupil progress with targeted interventions in reading.
Improve speaking and listening through targeted communication intervention approaches including PECS, Communication Groups and Fun with Food.
Maintain Music Therapy for referred and qualifying pupils to support positive behaviours for learning, communication and interaction.
Movement and Dance to promote positive behaviours, positive interaction and foundations for communication for some.
Improved intensive interaction support for targeted pupils.
Introduce at least 2 new culture programmes or experiences to the school.
To provide enrichment through horse-riding opportunities.
Theatrical experience.
Support for residential experiences.

Intervention 1: Reading Interventions

Intervention Aims / Action Planned / Cost/Number of Pupils / How Impact of Intervention will be measured.
To ensure 80% of pupils with PPA achieve expected or better progress. / Targeted 1:1 reading sessions for all pupils entitled to PPA who have been highlighted at risk of not achieving their expected or target in reading.
This will be in the form of a TA delivering targeted reading to pupils 1 day per week. / 1 day TA reading support. for 37 weeks for
X Pupils
£4,800 / B Squared assessment of progress in English reading submitted on termly basis.
Impact Statement

Intervention 2: PECS

Intervention Aims / Action Planned / Cost/Number of Pupils / How Impact of Intervention will be measured.
PECS / To provided dedicated PECS support for up to 10 pupils with a member of staff working FT on PECS support, preparation of materials and training of parents. / £24,000
10 Pupils / Monitoring statements for PECS trained staff member.
Impact Statement

Intervention 3: Music Therapy

Intervention Aims / Action Planned / Cost/Number of Pupils / How Impact of Intervention will be measured.
Music therapy / Five pupils to receive 45 minutes of music therapy who have been referred and accepted by music therapist to support the development of communication and interaction
/ £10,000
£44 p.h. for 37 weeks
5 Pupils / Monitoring statements from music therapist on interventions made. Pupil progress reviewed through B Squared. Referrals made to music therapist.
Impact Statement

Intervention 4: Movement and Dance Therapy

Intervention Aims / Action Planned / Cost/Number of Pupils / How Impact of Intervention will be measured.
Movement and Dance Therapy / All pupils to receive on block of movement and dance (7 weeks) either on a group or individual basis to promote interaction, social skills and experience benefits of dance / £4,000 for all pupils / Observation of sessions. Update reports from dance therapist.
Impact Statement

Intervention 5: Intensive Interaction

Intervention Aims / Action Planned / Cost/Number of Pupils / How Impact of Intervention will be measured.
Intensive Interaction Training / Five members of staff to be trained intensive interaction in order to support development of communication skills for pupils with severe LD and ASD / £1,000 for 16 pupils / B Squared assessment of pupil outcomes.
Impact Statement

Intervention 6: Cultural Experiences

Intervention Aims / Action Planned / Cost/Number of Pupils / How Impact of Intervention will be measured.
To provide opportunities for enriched culture experiences for pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds / Identify a minimum of 2 visits to school to provide diversity and enrichment for pupils.
Rock Band / £1,000
All pupils
£500 / Monitoring statements from teachers, evidenced through SMSC half-termly overviews.
Impact Statement

Intervention 7: Horse Riding

Intervention Aims / Action Planned / Cost/Number of Pupils / How Impact of Intervention will be measured.
To provide opportunities for pupils from deprived backgrounds to access horse riding which is also beneficial for pupils send. / Six pupils to undertake a programme of at least one half term horse riding at a specialised stable.
/ £1,000 / Monitoring statements through half-termly SMSC statements.
Impact Statement

Intervention 8: Whole School Theatre

Intervention Aims / Action Planned / Cost/Number of Pupils / How Impact of Intervention will be measured.
Theatre Visits / All PPA pupils along with the school cohort to have a culture enrichment experience through the visit of a children’s theatre.
/ £1,000 / Monitoring statements through half-termly SMSC statements. Feedback from pupils in their creative writing.
Impact Statement

Intervention 10: Residential Experience

Intervention Aims / Action Planned / Cost/Number of Pupils / How Impact of Intervention will be measured.
Two night residential experience / To support the cost of a pupil whose family is on v. low income to attend a residential experience including the purchase of suitable clothing.
/ £250 / Feedback from teacher leading residential experience.
Impact Statement