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Using Technology to maximise the benefit of Pupil Premium. Sir Mark Grundy Executive Principal Shireland Collegiate Academy. Mundanely clever. Shireland Context. I nner city academy in West Midlands 1,100 students; 11-18 .
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Using Technology to maximise the benefit of Pupil Premium Sir Mark Grundy Executive Principal Shireland Collegiate Academy
Shireland Context • Inner city academy in West Midlands • 1,100 students; 11-18. • Built over 100 years ago and serves an area of substantial deprivation • 38.2% of students have eligibility for free school meals (63% Pupil Premium) • 22% have Special Educational Needs • 15% live safeguarding issues • 64.7% have English as a second language • Judged as Outstanding in 2006 / 2010 / 2013
“All groups of students make rapid progress, irrespective of their background or ability level.” “Teaching is outstanding. Lessons are planned extremely well to make sure they are demanding, exciting and get the most out of all groups of students. This is underpinned by innovative use of information and computer technology (ICT)”.
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“The first, and most important ability you can develop in a flat world is the ability to “learn how to learn” … what you know today will be out of date sooner than you think” (Thomas L Friedman: The World is Flat)
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What are we Trying to Accomplish? Confidence through Granular Achievement – Students able to see that they can constantly progress. Continuum of Learning – Where students are and what they need to do next. Skills over content to allow students to progress fast at KS4. Constant feedback discussions with teachers. Child led and flipped learning opportunities through resources.
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