Pupil Premium Grant

Pupils being emotionally and physically ready to learn

Early Bird Club – Breakfast Club

Pupils have a nutritious and calm start to the day

TOPS –Tavistock Clinic

Psychotherapy support for all identified pupils and their families who are identified through Inclusion Team meetings

Educational Psychologist

Purchase of additional half day per week of support for the school. Assessment and identification of all pupils identified across the school.

High quality 1st wave teaching and interventions that lead to raised attainment

Funding additional teacher part of 3 way groupings to teach literacy and maths

Speech and language support

Targeted interventions

Volunteers from Beanstalk reading with identified pupils.

Impact:

KS1: Reading and writing were an increase from the previous year and disadvantaged pupils attainment was in line with or better than other pupils in the school. In maths, the number of disadvantaged pupils achieving standard was broadly in line with 2018.

For disadvantaged pupils: on exit from ks 1, in reading, 67% reached standard, 22% at greater depth. In writing, 61% at standard and 6% at greater depth. In maths 61% at standard and 6% at greater depth.

KS2: On exit from ks 2 In maths, 78% of disadvantaged pupils reached standard and 3% greater depth. In writing, 76% reached standard and in reading 59% standard and 16% greater depth. In writing and maths there as an increase in % of pupils reaching standard and a higher % of disadvantaged pupils met expected standard than other pupils in the school. In reading, there was a decrease in the % of pupils at standard for disadvantaged and other pupils.

Progress continues to be within ‘average’ and there was a small increase in progress of disadvantaged pupils in reading, writing and maths compared to the previous year.

A meaningful and enjoyable curriculum that engages and enthuses pupils

Impact: Each child in yr 4 learned the violin this year. There were 2 recitals where children played for their families and peers. The recital also showcased other children who demonstrated an ability and interest in playing a musical instrument

The role of music across the school continues to go from strength to strength

Enhancing all pupil’s learning experiences

through a wide variety of off- site education, reading gladiator programme and participation in yr 4 and 6 speaking board exams.

Impact:

Each year group had at least 2 opportunities to be educated off site during the year. Every child attended and no child was refused.

The reading gladiator programme was enjoyed by the pupils. The impact was evident in their ability to talk to their peers about the books that they had read and make recommendations. The demonstrated a love of reading.

The children in year 4 completed a school organised assessment and the children in year 6 an external assessment. Both were really successful, the children were very committed and demonstrated their developing skills .Each child passed and some children were awarded merits

Enabling Enterprise Association

Each class across the school to take part in activities from Enabling Enterprise during the term to enhance their enterprise and team work  skills

Inspire Project

Links with businesses to give children the opportunity to visit, increase their awareness of the necessary skills to follow various careers

Reach Out Programme

Targetting year 5 and 6 boys to motivate them in their learning and close gaps

Impact:

The children continue to be very engaged with the EE units –this was evident in their teamwork and approach in class.

Their work was well –represented in the £50 challenge activities.

Feedback from the facilitators was extremely positive about children’s risk taking, team work  and communication

As a result of the school’s relationship with Multiplex,  the pupils had access to a range of professionals and learned about many careers. They also visited work settings

The boys attended Reach Out club last year (from November through March). All met at least Expected Standard across all subject areas (Combined), while improving their social communication and collaborative skills. ​They also demonstrated a more positive approach to their learning.

Children’s leadership Programme

Continue programmes across the school year to develop

pupil’s leadership skills

Anti-bullying champions

School council

Min health champions

Career champions

ECO group

Impact: The groups were well attended by the children. The groups visited class during special weeks to talk to their peers and lead activities. They led on initiatives such as encouraging children to eat healthier at lunch. They worked as a team and made decisions that impacted on their peers.

This year the school was awarded bronze Eco award and the silver Rights Respecting Award

Finding Futures Project

Resiliency/confidence programme for all year 5 and into yr 6 – the sessions will be run by trained professionals and include coaching sessions, off site visits and a residential.

Engagement of parents/carers in their child’s learning and life at school

Family Support Worker

Provision

1:1, group sessions for parents based on need to develop parental support of their children’s learning /their skills as parents.

Impact: 18/19 attendance

Y1- 6  96.07

YR – Y6  95.75

YN – Y6   95.41

Learning beyond the school gate

Increased access for all pupils in online homework

Impact:

The after school clubs that facilitate IXL were well attended and included targeted pupils. In school records showed that pupils were completing the online homework

Early Bird Club – Breakfast Club

Pupils have a nutritious and calm start to the day

£7600

TOPPS –Tavistock Clinic

Psychotherapy support for identified pupils who are identified through Inclusion Team meetings

£7500

Behaviour for learning support–

Supporting identified Free School Meal pupils in developing social and emotional skills resulting in the closing of gaps in reading, writing and maths

Pupils are supported in developing strategies to help them be ready for learning –they will be able to utilise strategies taught to them to access the curriculum.

Targetted small grp work will address the gaps.

First Wave Quality teaching

Experienced staff lead smaller grouping to close the gap for identified pupils

Interventions to close the gap

This includes Beanstalk –reading interventions and in school speech and language support

£ 2568

Over 95% of the pupils supported closed their reading gaps.

Enhancing children’s learning experiences

supporting a portion of the year 6 school journey

ensuring that all pupil premium pupils can attend school trips

£5000

Provision of in school music lessons for identified pupils

Yr4: weekly violin lessons for all children through Wider Opportunities Fund

1.5 days per week of music teacher who will lead on developing the school choir, teaching identified children instruments and teaching lessons across the school

Forest School Provision

The reception teacher to attend training as a lead Forest School teacher and develop the place of Forest School across EYFS to year 1

Enabling Enterprise Association

Each class across the school to take part in activities from Enabling Enterprise during Celebrating Learning Time to enhance their enterprise skills and expose them to career possibilities

Each class to take part in the £50 enterprise challenge

£5600

The children continue to be very engaged with the EE units –this was evident in their team work and approach in class.

Their work was well –represented in the £50 challenge activities.

Feedback from the facilitators was extremely positive about children’s risk taking, team work and communication

Silent Film Festival

Pupils working with Film in Education to write, produce, star in and film their silent film

The children continue to be very engaged with the EE units –this was evident in their team work and approach in class.

Their work was well –represented in the £50 challenge activities

Inspire Project

Links with businesses to give children the opportunity to visit, increase their awareness of the necessary skills to follow various careers

REACH OUT PROGRAMME

Targetting year 6 boys to motivate them in their learning and close gaps

Support for Families

Provision of specialised sessions for parents based on need to develop parental support of their children’s learning /their skills as parents-

Home visits – structured discussions

Family learning

Stay and Play

The allocated time was well used to support parents and carers this year. Classes run were well attended and where appropriate, parents were signposted to further classes.

Home visits proved to be a highly effective means of transition for all the children joining our school.

Engagement of parents in their children’s learning

-structured parent meetings to discuss targets for identified pupils and share aspirations with the child present

Equivalent of 2 days cover per teacher per year

Parent are heavily involved in their child’s learning and receive support from the school In helping their children.

End of year data shows that the attendance at parent meetings and Structured Parent Meetings continues to be extremely high

At year-end attendance of the school was at 96.10%, which represented an increase from the previous year.

Helping pupils with the cost of accessing on line homework

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Early Bird Club – Breakfast Club

Pupils have a nutritious and calm start to the day

The early Bird club was well attended. On average 30- 35 children attend daily. Over the year this meant that on average 80% of the pupils that attended were Pupil Premium pupils. In order to meet the needs of pupils, the club ran each day during the term (in the past, it started the second week back and didn’t run the last week).

The pupils that attended the Early Bird club all made healthy choices for breakfast and transitioned well into class in the mornings. This is also true of the pupils targeted to attend

Provision of Music Therapy

Addressing barriers to learning for identified children through structured sessions. Parental involvement encouraged

TOPPS –Tavistock Clinic

Psychotherapy support for identified pupils who are identified through Inclusion Team meetings

Behaviour for learning support–

Supporting identified Free School Meal pupils in developing social and emotional skills resulting in the closing of gaps in reading, writing and maths

First Wave Quality teaching

Experienced staff lead smaller grouping to close the gap for identified children

End of Key Stage 2: The % of pupils that reached standard was above national in all areas. The % of pupils reaching a higher standard in reading and maths was above national and just below national in writing and combined reading, writing and maths overall.

69% of pupils in the disadvantaged cohort reached standard combined –this exceeded the national levels of both disadvantaged and non-disadvantaged.

As a result of the additional support, the % of pupils that ended the year in the year 4 and 5 curriculum increased- this demonstrated that the gap had closed as a result of the support.

Interventions to close the gap

This includes Beanstalk –reading interventions and in school speech and language support.

11 pupils have had reading recovery over the year, four are part way through the intervention. Of the 7 that have completed, all pupils made accelerated progress.

114 pupils were screened as part of language link- 60 were found to have identified needs and all received support this year. Progress was varied and where appropriate, follow on referrals were made.

16 pupils were supported through Beanstalk – volunteers readers this year and all made good progress.

Enhancing children’s learning experiences

Supporting a portion of the year 6 school journey.

Ensuring that all pupil premium pupil can attend school trips.

The year 6 journey went ahead and feedback from the attendees was really positive. The impact was evident in the calm start they had to the year, their attitude to learning and their independence.

In other year groups- all the planned trips went ahead and all pupils participated- this also meant that all pupil premium pupils did also.

Provision of in school music lessons for identified pupils

Yr4: weekly violin lessons for all children (50% Free School Meals) with Wider Opportunities Fund

2 days per week of music teacher who will lead on developing the school choir, teaching identified children instruments and teaching lessons across the school

All the pupils in year 4 learned to play the violin (this included all the pupil premium pupils) and also participated in a mid and end of year concert for their families.

All classes across the school received music lessons; the EYFS also had regular sing-alongs with their parents. The standard of performances at year end show the very positive impact. Identified children also participated in a secondary school music group.

Enabling Enterprise Association

Each class across the school to take part in activities from Enabling Enterprise during Celebrating Learning Time to enhance their enterprise skills and expose them to career possibilities.

Each class to take part in the £50 Enterprise Challenge

Each year group completed an Enabling Enterprise project across the school year- they sold their products at the Christmas and end of year school fair. All key stage 2 classes an additional activity/treat using the money they raised.

The whole school participated in an Enabling Enterprise challenge day- feedback from the facilitators was that the children demonstrated an increased ability to justify their reasoning and work in teams.

The trips to places of work resulted in children’s experiences of the work place being broadened and encouraged them to think about possible careers.

Silent Film Festival

Pupils working with Film in Education to write, produce, star in and film their silent film

Inspire Project

Links with businesses to give year 5 and 6 pupils the opportunity to visit, increase their awareness of the necessary skills to follow various careers

REACH OUT PROGRAMME

Targeting year 6 boys to motivate them in their learning and close gaps

Support for Families

Provision of specialised sessions for parents based on need to develop parental support of their children’s learning /their skills as parents-

Home visits – structured discussions

Family learning

Stay and Play

All new arrivals in the EYFS received a home visit and were part of the structured entry to Carlton.

15 families were supported by the Family Support Worker through the year

Classes such as Stay & Play, Play and Relationships and Family Kitchen were well attended by families. Parents enjoyed the sessions and encouraged their children to join in.

Engagement of parents in their children’s learning

-structured parent meetings to discuss targets for identified children and share aspirations with the child present

Equivalent of 2 days cover per teacher per year

All reading corners well stocked and well used by the pupils

The Mathletics after school club was the most well attended by the children

Pupils have made use of the books provided by the school for homework- feedback from parents was mostly positive.

The pupils are accessing the online element of their homework and completing what is required of them.