Essex Primary School Pupil Premium Statement
Background
Children begin their education at Essex Primary School Nursery between the ages of 36 – 40
months. Careful observation and assessment of children entering the nursery show that
actually 89% begin their nursery education working at 16 to 26 months (well below
expected), 9% at 22 to 36 months (below expected) and 2% at 22 to 36 (emerging). Ofsted
states that “Attainment on entry to nursery at age three - Most children are likely to be
working within the ‘Development Matters’ band for 30–50 months, having shown competence
in the preceding band for 22–36 months”. It is the focus of all EYFS staff to ensure that
the barriers to learning are broken down and that at Essex Primary School we narrow this
gap.
The pupil premium is allocated to schools for children who are entitled to FSMs. The school
therefore strategically allocates this money to the breaking down of the barriers and
narrowing of the gap.
The London Borough of Newham receives government support so that every child attending
primary school receives a school meal free. This has negatively impacted on the number of
parents applying for FSMs which in turn would trigger the release of the funding.
This data below shows the number of pupils (and %) on Free School Meals (FSM).
(Spring term 2013)
Year group
Year R
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Year 5
Year 6
Whole school percentage
No: of pupils
29
35
30
30
38
37
33
Percentage
24%
29%
25%
25%
32%
31%
28%
27%
The school has taken extensive measures to increase the number of families applying for
FSMs and strives to ensure we carry on doing this. The school is aware this does not reflect
the number of children entitled to FSM and the attached pupil premium. This is compounded
by 97% of our families not having English as a first language and working within a govt
system which is language heavy. The school endeavours to use a number of strategies to
ensure that children receiving FSM and the associated Pupil premium increases.
In 2011-12 the funding was £123,410.00. The total spend for intervention and support for
children on FSMs and vunerable families was £177, 659.00. In 2012-13 the funding is
£189.392.00 and our predicted spend is £284, 291.00. This reflects the importance that the
school places in widening children’s life experiences, raising their aspirations and bridging
the gap.
The school leadership team review the academic and social needs of vulnerable children and
allocates pupil premium to ensure impact. Therefore the practices and projects will change
as do the needs of the children.
In summary 2011-12 expenditure of pupil premium are:
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Involving every child in music projects with professional musicians to impact on
speaking and listening and skills/knowledge associated with music. This raises self
esteem which we know has a positive impact on learning.
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Financial contributions to educational visits to local areas and residential stays
both within the UK and beyond impacting on the knowledge and aspiration of all
children.
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1 full time specialist Dance Teacher and 1 full time Judo Teacher - across all Key
Stages and additional sessions for vulnerable groups of children to value expertise
of children beyond their academic ability.
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The equivalent of 3 full time EMA specialist teachers to support staff in delivery
of a curriculum which is accessible to all children.
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The equivalent of 1 Full time Wave 3 Literacy support with specialism in dyslexia
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Intervention groups in reading, writing and numeracy across all key stages
delivered by experienced staff.
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Brilliant club to inspire and challenge the higher able and gifted and talented along
with transition to secondary school. These children also worked alongside PhD
students from Oxbridge.
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Speech and language programs delivered by trained staff.
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Box clever, speech and language.
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Parental involvement through tailored transitioned programmes. Interactive parent
sessions on how to help their child in numeracy.
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1:1 Parents meetings to discuss progress and attendance of underachieving and
vulnerable children.
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4 full time Learning Mentors to support mid-phase admission and vulnerable
children and families.
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Additional support is tailored to the needs of our cohorts.
Impact 2011-12
The school has 37.2% Free School Meals compared to the National Average of 26.2% and
stability that is 5% less than the National Average.
The Government data (Raise online) showed the year 2 cohort of 2012 showed 1/3 of the
pupils were FSM and the school was able to bridge the gap in reading, writing and
mathematics. The year 6 cohort of 2012 showed that the school bridged the gap in reading
and writing, in mathematics we closed the gap to 1.6 APS which is lower than the national gap
is 2.5 APS. When high mobility and Action plus children are removed the schools data shows
91% of both cohorts making the expected progress between Key Stage 1 and 2, and
exceeding the National Average of 87% non FSM and 90% FSM.
2012-13 expenditure of pupil premium is:
Additionally, to the list of 2011-12:
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Attendance and progress meetings are held with parents so that attendance is not a
factor in children’s progress and attainment.
Reception
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1:1 support in reading and mathematics.
KS1
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Full time reading recovery teacher and 1 graduate assistant to raise levels of reading
in year 2.
The piloting of “Turnabout” an intervention program to impact upon the auditory and
visual development of children delivered by the equivalent 2 graduate TAs and
overseen by a senior leader.
KS2
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The equivalent of 4 full time teachers are targeting reading, writing and mathematics
across KS2 to address low achievement and extend the more able.
The piloting of a Saturday school for targeted year 6 children.
Monitoring
The school has rigorous monitoring and support system. The outcomes for these pupils will
be demonstrated in:
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Data - showing attainment and progress
Benchmarking
Tracking and monitoring these pupils
Pupil progress meetings
Attainment results that compare favourably nationally and locally
The Governing Body approved Pupil Premium Policy can be found on the Essex Primary
School website.