pupil premium tuesday 4 th june 2013 sue collin [email protected] 1
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What is Pupil Premium?
o Introduced in April 2011 to reduce the gap in attainment between children eligible for FSM and Looked After Children and their peers.
o A lower amount is available for children of service families
o 2012/13 -£623 per childo £1.25 billion from Governmento £50 million for Summer Schools to support
transition
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Current
o In 2013/14 the amount increased to £900 per child (£300 for service children)
o Children who have been eligible for FSM during the last 6 years- “Ever 6“
o Catch up funds available for Y7 pupilso Pupil Premium Awardso Pupil Premium Action Plans
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Conditions of Pupil Premium
o Schools can spend money as they see fit
o Schools WILL be held accountable for how this funding is used
o From September 2012 schools have to publish online information about how you used Pupil Premium and the impact.
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“…for me, the Pupil Premium remains the most important lever we
have - and it’s in your hands…
So money, freedom, rewards. Take it; use it as you see fit. But know that
you will be held accountable for what you achieve. Schools cannot just
absorb this money and spend it on other things…
..but schools need to know that, in assessing their performance OFSTED
will be looking forensically at how well their Pupil Premium pupils do. “
Nick Clegg , May 2012
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What did the schools spend the money on?
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"The Pupil Premium - How schools are spending the funding successfully to maximise achievement"
REF: 130016January 2013
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" Following my criticism of schools last year, it is clear more schools are now taking their responsibilities seriously when it comes to using the Pupil Premium money and our inspectors have found some very good practice in their recent visits"
Sir Michael Wilshaw
11th February 2013
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Overview –less successful schoolso Lack of clarity about
intended impact
o Indiscriminately spending on TAs
o Not monitoring quality and impact of interventions well enough
o Governors not involved in decision making or challenging allocation
o Lack of focus and evidence of impact of pastoral work
o Ineffective performance management for support staff
o No clear audit trail
o Low expectations
o Funding not part of school development plan
o Not comparing performance to national data
o Not comparing performance against all pupils
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Good Practice
identified
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o Funding ring fenced
o Not confusing eligibility with low ability
o Thorough analysis of underachievement
o Research evidence
o Good quality teaching, not just relying on interventions
o Allocating best teachers to teach intervention groups
o Regular use of data throughout
o Use of feedback
o Designated senior leader
o Accountability of class/subject teachers
o Clear policy
o Targeted support to improve attendance, behaviour or links with family.
o Use of Performance Management
o Involvement of governors
o Demonstrating impact.
o Highly trained support staff
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Primary School Case Study
o Analytical approach to improving achievement
o Individual and small group tuition
o Extended day –breakfast club
o Laptopso Attendance worko Music tuitiono Named governoro Full GB involvement in
decision making
o Policyo Close involvement of finance
managero Extending approaches SLT
knew worked wello Experienced teacher for
interventionso Clear and challenging
success criteria o Toolkito CPD re feedbacko Practical work with familieso Use of datao Clear aims for intervention
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Secondary School Case Study
• Gap Busters –identifying the levers for school improvement
• Pupil Premium School Improvement Project
• AHT led this• Analysed national research and
local knowledge
1. Data tracking to analyse gaps2. High profile of pupils eligible for
FSM3. Vertical tutoring/learning
conversations4. Effective teaching and learning5. Strong careers advice and
guidance6. Literacy support7. Targeted support8. Full range of educational
experiences9. Good attendance10. Good facilities for supported self
study
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Meeting individuals’ particular needs
o Used broad knowledge of pupils and families to identify potential barriers
o Realised where pupils may not fulfil potential because of a lack of opportunities outside school
o Recognised where pupils were at risk of underachieving because of particular circumstances
o Identified gaps in experiences and possible impacto Considered how funding could be used to extend
pupils’ experiences and skills beyond academic gains
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“Inspectors should focus on the effectiveness of leadership and management at all levels in promoting improvements within the context of school. They evaluate the extent to which the school enables all pupils to overcome specific barriers to learning”
School Inspection Handbook, Jan 2013 –para122
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• the level of pupil premium funding received by the school in the current academic year and levels of funding received in previous academic years
• how the school has spent the pupil premium and why it has decided to spend it in the way it has
• any differences made to the learning and progress of pupils eligible for the pupil premium as shown by performance data and inspection evidence.”
“Subsidiary Guidance January 2013 para 96
“When evaluating the effectiveness of leaders, managers and governors, inspectors should gather evidence about the use of the Pupil Premium in relation to the following key issues:-
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Grade Descriptors –Achievement of pupils at the school
Outstanding (1)The learning, quality of work and progress of groups of
pupils, particularly those who are disabled, those who have special educational needs and those for whom the pupil
premium provides support, show that they achieve exceptionally well.
Good (2)The learning and progress of groups of pupils, particularly
those who are disabled, those who have special educational needs, and those for whom the pupil premium provides
support, are good.
Inadequate (4)Disabled pupils and/or those who have special educational needs and/or those for whom the pupil premium provides support, are underachieving.
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Grade Descriptors – Quality of Teaching
Outstanding (1)Much of the teaching in all key stages and most subjects and never less than consistently good. As a result, almost all pupils currently
on roll in the school, including disabled pupils, those who have special educational needs and those for whom the pupil premium
provides support, are making rapid and sustained progress.
Good (2)Teaching in most subjects, including English and Mathematics, is usually good, with examples of some outstanding teaching. As a result, most pupils and groups of pupils currently on roll in the
school, including disabled pupils, those who have special educational needs and those for whom the pupil premium provides
support, make good progress and achieve well over time.
Inadequate (4)As a result of weak teaching over time, pupils or particular groups
of pupils including disabled pupils, those who have special educational needs, and those for whom the pupil premium provides
support, are making inadequate progress.
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Grade Descriptors – Leadership and Management
Outstanding (1)Through highly effective, rigorous planning and controls, governors ensure financial stability, including the effective and efficient management of financial resources such as the pupil premium funding. This leads to the excellent deployment of staff and resources to the benefit of all groups of pupils.
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Ofsted guidance/publications• The Pupil Premium: how schools are spending the funding successfully to
maximise achievement. (130016),Ofsted,2013, www.ofsted.gov.uk/resources/130016
• The Pupil Premium: Analysis and Challenge tools for Schools ,(130045), Ofsted, 2013, – www.ofsted.gov.uk/resources/130045
• The Pupil Premium, (120197),Ofsted 2012, – www.ofsted.gov.uk/resources/120197• School inspection handbook (120101),Ofsted, 2013; www.ofsted/resources/120101.• The framework for school inspection (120100), Ofsted, 2013;
www.ofsted/resources/120100.Other resources:• www.education.gov.uk has lots of information and FAQs re Pupil Premium
• The Pupil Premium: Making it work in your school, OUP, www.oxfordprimary.co.uk
• The Teaching and Learning Toolkit, Sutton Trust –EEF, www.educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/toolkit
• Pupil Premium Awards –www.pupilpremiumawards.co.uk