Pupil Premium Funding Impact 2014-15
Funding Grant
is
£210,000
Year 7- 13
Learning & Teaching
Learning to
Learn
£100 per
pupil
Feedback
£100 per
pupil
Collaborative
Learning
£20 per
pupil
Literacy /
Numeracy
£10 per
pupil
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Activity
Students participate in a ‘learning to learn’ curriculum in Year 7 which is then developed through each subject. All students are equipped
with skills to learn more effectively. ‘Pack types ‘training (a programme to raise self-awareness through learning to listen and
communicate in a way that works for an individual) was provided for all staff and student leaders.
Impact
PP students know what they are learning in their subject lessons and how to improve.
PP students in year 7 are more aware of their preferred way of learning and their contribution within lessons.
Resources
Development of a creative learning curriculum; Keynote speaker, Bill Lucas, for Expansive Education at our annual Learning and
Teaching conference; TLR 3 post to oversee learning to learn provision particularly for the most able disadvantaged students; Pack type
training programme
Activity
All PP students have structured conversations during the autumn term. Students making insufficient progress have follow up
conversations and targeted interventions during the spring and summer terms. Targeted PP students in Year 7 and 8 have structured
conversations with their keyworker and parents /carers
There is enhanced marking ( STAR) for all students but with a particular focus on PP students
Impact
PP students are engaging more in developing their knowledge, skills and understanding. There are increased opportunities for students
to address their misconceptions.
Resources
Structured conversation time for PP students with their parents / carers; CPD learning shops in ‘marking for improvement’; Marking
March ; Able April, Progress check stickers, Green pens, appointment of retired Maths teacher to provide targeted intervention following
progress checks
Activity
Illuminated seating plans provide a profile of students within the class. The plans are used to create groups for effective collaborative
learning.
Impact
Staff know who are PP students, within their classes, and their needs. They use this information to create effective groups. Students are
given clear roles and responsibilities to ensure active engagement in their learning.
Resources
CPD learning shops in collaborative working
Activity
All students are expected to develop their oracy skills following the school’s literacy essentials. Whole school expectations for reading
and writing are applied. HLTA supports small groups to develop their numeracy
Impact
PP students have improved their confidence in speaking and listening. GCSE results for PP students are very good in high literacy
dependent subjects – English, Philosophy, Sociology and History
All catch up students made progress. 78% reached age related expectations in English by the end of year 7and 100% of students
reached age related expectations in Maths by the end of year 7.
Resources
Literacy bitesize inset each month; literacy pocket books for parents of new year 7; Literacy placemats; every new year 7 student
received an age appropriate reading book
Total
Expenditure
£24,200
£24,200
£4,840
£2,420
Pupil Premium Funding Impact 2014-15
Funding Grant
is
£210,000
Total
Expenditure
Tutoring
Use of Data
Year 7- 13
Data
Tracking
£10 per
pupil
Activity
Enhanced tracking of student progress – intervention booklets for faculties identify progress of PP students. The attendance of
PP students is monitored on a daily basis and an education welfare officer employed by the school visits vulnerable families
Impact
The progress of PP students is closely tracked and those making insufficient progress can be identified
The attendance of PP students is above the national average and persistent absence low
Resources
Assessment Manager produces detailed analysis of performance of PP students. Introduction of CPOMS (a database to record
CP incidents) to monitor potential safeguarding incidents, Funding for an family outreach worker (1.5 days)
£2,420
One to one
tuition /
mentoring
£100 per
pupil
Activity
Student support mentors have a case load of PP students whose responsibility is to hear each student read, to
monitor their home learning, to support students in lessons they are struggling
Impact
Much improved attainment and progress in GCSE English grades for PP students
Year 7 catch up students make good progress (see above)
Resources
Increased hours for student support mentors to support students during tutor time and before and after school
£24,200
Small
group
tutoring in
maths,
science
and English
£200 per
pupil
Activity
PP students who are making
insufficient progress are taught in small
groups
Impact
Much improved attainment and
progress in GCSE English grades for
PP students
Improved Science and Maths
outcomes for targeted PP students
Resources
Staffing in En, Ma and Sc to provide
small group tutoring
£48,400
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Pupil Premium Funding Impact 2014-15
Technology
Home
Learning
£80 per
pupil
Digital
technology
£40 per
pupil
Accelerated
Reader
£120 per
pupil
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Funding Grant
Year 7- 13
Activity
On line home learning provides improved opportunities to offer support, guidance and where needed
challenge. Improved ability to track PP student completion of home learning
Peer and Self- assessment is encouraged
Impact
Increased home learning which offers increased differentiation and closer monitoring
Resources
Firefly subscription costs; staff training for firefly
Activity
ECDL –
students in
Year 9 achieve
this certificate
GCSE short
course
Citizenship
Impact
GCSE
qualifications
Resources
Cost of exam
entries
Activity
All students participate in AR programme to
improve their reading
Impact
PP students have accelerated their reading ages
Resources
Reading books, license for AR
is
£210,000
Total Expenditure
£19,360
£9,680
£29,040
Pupil Premium Funding Impact 2014-15
Enrichment
Music
lessons
£36 per
pupil
Learning
beyond the
classroom
£10 per
pupil on
average
Enrichment
£10 per
pupil
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Funding Grant
Year 7- 13
Activity
Activity
Brass and woodwind band
Small group and 1 to 1 music lessons for targeted PP
lessons
students
Impact
Impact
PP students learn to play
Development of PP student confidence and self –worth
an instrument
Resources
Resources
Peripatetic teachers; Class band
Class Band tuition
Activity
All students take part in at least one trip. PP students are subsidised where necessary
Impact
All PP students have accessed at least one trip. Increased confidence and widened their experience
outside home and school. Opportunity for targeted PP students to contribute to Africa Inspire project in
Uganda.
Year 10 students visit universities during Summer term to raise their aspirations.
No NEETs
Resources
Subsidised costs for trips available for PP students; Enhanced careers advice
Twycross zoo £65.00; Blood Brothers £11; Northern France £50; Paris £230; Alton Towers £15; Dol y
Moch £50; Music experience £13; Symphony Hall £10; Ackers £45.00; Weston Super Mare £10
Activity
PP students are well represented in after school clubs
Impact
PP students participate well in after school clubs
Resources
Staffing to monitor provision
is
£210,000
Total Expenditure
£1700
£2,420
£1,210
Bespoke
SEL
Pupil Premium Funding Impact 2014-15
Social and Emotional
Learning
£50 per pupil
Funding Grant
is
Year 7- 13
Activity
Outreach worker and student youth worker offer counselling and group activities for self -help and selfesteem programmes
Impact
Improved attendance and behaviour; improved Attitude to learning
Resources
Funding for an outreach worker, education welfare officer and a youth worker
£210,000
Total Expenditure
£12,100
Year 11 students (12) – Art essentials pack.
Subject bids to
support impact on
student progress
Year 11 students – provision of model kit for GCSE technology coursework.
£3,000
budget
Year 11 students – peripatetic music lessons to boost engagement.
TOTAL £209,190
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