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The big challenge for our generation of school leaders: using the pupil p remium to narrow the gap. Somerset 16 October 2014 The way forward. The way forward for individual schools. Define an ambition for PP-eligible children
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The big challenge for our generation of school leaders: using the pupil premium to narrow the gap Somerset 16 October 2014 The way forward
The way forward for individual schools • Define an ambition for PP-eligible children • Make PP policy part of school development plan and part of overall school improvement strategy • Involve governors • Identify barriers to learning • Decide desired outcomes + success criteria • Analyse balance of existing PP expenditure • Evaluate effectiveness of existing strategies • Change less effective strategies and replace with more effective • Look at top strategies in EEF Toolkit and decide which to adopt
The way forward for individual schools • Data drill-down to identify ‘Even Better If’ PP pupils • Look at top strategies in EEF Toolkit and decide which to adopt • Get buy-in from ALL staff • Increase professional networking of staff • Analyse and develop curriculum to maximise benefit for PP-eligible pupils • Check school website for good audit trail: from PP expenditure to impact
The way forward: Somerset support for schools Publish essential materials for schools Build effective outward-looking network for PP champions Work with schools on PP agenda, giving leading role to schools that are most successful in FSM attainment Focus LA’s data support for schools on PP Support governing bodies on PP agenda Support schools’ work to raise attainment of LACs Other LA services to focus support on schools’ work with PP-eligible pupils