Pupil premium (PP) report Sept 13 In 2011-12 the government launched its pupil premium funding. The money was allocated to schools on the basis of the number of children registered as eligible for free school meals (FSM). For 2012-13 this funding was expanded to include all children eligible during the previous 6 years. The money is allocated to ensure that children reach their full potential both academically and socially. For 2012-13 we received £12600 pupil premium in our budget. For 2013-14 we have received £19800. The money is being used for: Activity Aim 2012/13 Y6 To enable children to make at least booster sessions 2 levels progress during KS2 in writing and maths 2013/14 – Y6 and Y5 able maths group with To enable AA children to achieve specialist teacher L6 maths 2012/13 Y2 maths To secure L2B for Y2 children booster before entering KS2. 2012/13 Read Write Inc materials and small group work Speech and language support Communication in Print resources To give children the best possible grounding in phonics and reading skills – increasing the % of children achieving the screening threshold to 82% To give children appropriate access to programmes to develop speech and language skills To enable children to gain greater access to the curriculum Early Birds Club To reduce incidents of late arrivals and allow learning to start on time. For school trips To enhance the curriculum and ensure the children are able to take part For extraTo give children the opportunity to curricular take part in new and challenging activities eg music activities. lessons, swimming, after school clubs Office – Pupil Premium Impact on Attainment 2012/13 All children in receipt of Pupil Premium, who were in our school during both Y5 and Y6, made at least expected progress in writing and maths 86% achieved L2B or above – an increase of 13% from 2011/12. All PP children achieved L2B or above. Phonics screening increased by 27% - target met All children retested in Y2 reached threshold Children being enabled to receive support. S&LT reports recognise progress made Enables teachers to provide differentiated resources which match children’s learning needs and foster independence. Pupil Premium children attending Early Birds arrive in school before the start of the day. Lateness reduced for these children from 28% to 4% .They are settled and ready to learn joining their Read Write Inc Sessions along with their class mates resulting in good progress. Children access learning opportunities beyond the classroom, widening the scope of their interests and supporting their learning in school. This provides new opportunities for children whose out of school activities are otherwise limited. Through this they are able to explore their strengths and develop to meet new challenges. Raised self-esteem also impacts positively on school work.