Pupil premium

Pupil premium funding is intended to support schools in raising the attainment of disadvantaged pupils and closing any gaps between them and their peers. The resources below will deepen understanding of barriers to achievement and how to overcome them, and provide guidance in making and demonstrating best use of the funding.

Aiming high: introducing primary pupils to aspirational careers
Linda Evans suggests ways to help children become aware of the vast array of employment opportunities available, and the skills and attributes needed for different careers
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Realising pupil potential: learning from the research
What can schools do to give learners the best chance of fulfilling their potential? A round-up of findings from some research reports
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What works for raising the achievement of disadvantaged pupils?
What does the research tell us about effective strategies for narrowing the gaps? Where might you focus your pupil premium spend? Findings from useful reports
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Pupil premium: questions for governors to ask
Governors are responsible for making sure pupil premium funding is used to raise the attainment of disadvantaged children. Caroline Collins provides questions to ask to ensure this happens
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Pupil premium toolkit: four steps to success
Use these resources to ensure you’re raising achievement for disadvantaged learners and making effective use of your pupil premium funding
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The early years pupil premium decision chart
How can you ensure you're making best use of the early years pupil premium funding? Use this chart to help guide you through the process and feel prepared for scrutiny
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Pupil premium audit templates
Audit and analyse outcomes for your disadvantaged learners by downloading our example templates
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Pupil premium accountability: how to embed positive discrimination
Pupil premium reviewer Richard Sutton shares five essential steps to ensuring robust provision for disadvantaged learners
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Mind the gap: supporting disadvantaged learners to fulfil their potential
It is possible to eliminate attainment gaps, argues Tom Fay. The key lies in expectations, perceptions and a focus on factors within your control
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Overcoming disadvantage: an ongoing journey
Disadvantaged champion Vanessa Burton shares how reduced resources inspired a strategy rethink and more coherent provision for pupil premium students in her school
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