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Disadvantaged Pupils

Governors support of disadvantaged pupils -

Governors maintain a confident and positive vision for the school and ensure this is reflected in the school`s work and achievements which supports the attainment of disadvantaged pupils. 

The government report that the funding is having an impact in focusing attention on raising disadvantaged pupils` attainment.

Seven building blocks have been identified by the government:

• Promote an ethos of attainment for all pupils
• Have an individualised approach to addressing barriers to learning and emotional support as early as possible
• Focus on high quality teaching first rather than bolt on strategies and activities out of hours
• Focus on outcomes for individual pupils rather than providing strategies
• Deploy the best staff to work with disadvantaged pupils; develop the skills of teachers and support assistants who know the pupils well
• Make decisions based on data and respond to evidence using frequent formative assessment not relying on summative data only
• Have clear, responsive leadership that sets high aspirations and uses the deployment of devolved responsibility of staff not accepting low aspirations

School leaders will:

• Improve outcomes for disadvantaged pupils in the school
• Set clear expectations with staff
• Lead by example and accept no excuse
• Ensure high quality staff are in place
• Make creative decisions based on evidence
• Ensure the funding is targeted to improve outcomes for every individual 

 Pupil Premium Review 2017/18

 Pupil Premium Plan 2018/19