The Pupil Premium funding is used to fund the programme of interventions planned by school leaders and classroom staff with the specific focus on narrowing gaps in progress and attainment for disadvantaged pupils and, where necessary, identify specific needs and provide a holistic approach to meeting those needs of each of these pupils. The School’s aim for all pupils eligible for Pupil Premium Grant is that they perform better than non-pupil premium pupils nationally. All school leaders, teachers and associate staff work closely and collaboratively to champion the needs of Pupil Premium children, placing them at the heart of provision at all levels, from Wave 1 quality first teaching in the planning of learning to the specific interventions operating throughout the school week.
The principles underpinning the targeted use of Pupil Premium Grant funding are as follows:
- Rigorous monitoring and evaluation, Governor scrutiny and inclusion review processes identify priorities and unmet needs of pupils, ensuring that the needs of socially disadvantaged pupils are championed and addressed throughout the year
- The nomination of trained a ‘Disadvantaged Pupil Champion’ (LA initiative) at senior leader level and a Local Governor dedicated to the scrutiny of pupil premium spending (Chair of Governors) ensure that accountability for PPG spending is a standing item on all LGB agendas.
- In making provision for socially disadvantaged pupils, we recognise that not all who receive free school meals will be socially disadvantaged and not all socially disadvantaged pupils will be in receipt of free school meals
- Pupil Premium Grant will be allocated, therefore, to classes, groups or individuals identified as a priority. By implication not all children receiving free school meals will be in receipt of pupil premium interventions at any one time but every pupil within the categories of vulnerability will have their needs and progress regularly evaluated by school leaders and practitioners at all levels
- ‘Priority Focus’ status for Pupil Premium Grant children will be maintained through daily practical interventions and embedded practices which all staff must uphold; for example, the focus of teacher marking on placing disadvantaged pupils’ books routinely at the top of the marking pile or for targeted questioning; the focus of the Lunchtime Supervision Team staff on the progress of disadvantaged pupils in the dining hall; the awareness of administrative team staff on the participation of disadvantaged pupils in extra-curricular activities.
The following is a brief summary of the types of additional support that the school provides:
- Half termly Literacy and Numeracy Intervention programmes
- Delivery of a programme of Parent Learn sessions for all parents with targeted invitations to PPG parents to ensure support for learning at home is driven by school
- Employment of additional Teaching Assistant to deliver targeted interventions
- Speech and Language programmes
- Mentoring and coaching schemes – reduce persistent absence/increase engagement with core subjects
- One to One sessions for Maths/English
- Purchase of resources and specific learning or developmental aids, including easy-grip pencils, school milk and fine motor skills resources, where such specific targeted intervention is required
- Purchasing of online software to enable parents to support literacy and numeracy at home
- Professional development for teachers and teaching assistants to deliver bespoke programmes of intervention and support
- Volunteer training for peer mentors to offer targeted support
- Rewards scheme and extra-curricular activities – linked to improving attendance and attainment
- Named key worker for key pupils, with wraparound named workers for those Disadvantaged Pupils with multiple disadvantages, e.g. PPG and SEND
- The provision of a Puzzle Box for lunchtime play to encourage fine motor and critical thinking skills which will sustain engagement into the afternoon session and promote attendance
- Numicon loan scheme for extending learning at home – priority disadvantaged pupils.
Pupil Premium Impact and Spending 2015-16 2016-17
Hunsley Primary Sports Premium Spending 2017-18 Impact
Hunsley Primary Pupil Premium Statement 2018-19
Hunsley Primary Pupil Premium Review 2018-19
Hunsley Primary Pupil Premium Planning 2019-20
Hunsley Primary Pupil Premium Planning 2020-21
Hunsley Primary Pupil Premium Planning 2021-22
Hunsley Primary Pupil Premium Strategy Statement 2022-23 (3 year plan 2021-24)
Hunsley Primary Pupil Premium Strategy Statement 2023-24 (3 year plan 2021-24)
EEF Tiered model and menu of approaches to using the PPG
Claiming pupil premium funding for your children gives the school an additional £1320 a year known as the Pupil Premium Grant. All children in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 receive a free school meal regardless of the family income, but not all children will be eligible for the Pupil Premium Grant.
To qualify for the Pupil Premium Grant you must fulfil one of the following criteria;
- Job Seekers Allowance (Income Based)
- Income Support
- Child Tax Credit (but NOT receiving Working Tax Credit) – provided your annual income, assessed by the Inland Revenue, does not exceed £16,190 (Please note: The amount is subject to change in April every year).
- Employment Support Allowance (Income Related)
- Guarantee Element of State Pension Credit
- Support under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999.
To find out if your child is eligible the benefits team at your Local Authority can process your claim by telephone as long as you tell them your name, date of birth. National Insurance Number and the name and date of birth of each child attending school, also which school they attend.
