Pupil Premium Funding

The Pupil Premium is an allocation of additional funding provided to schools to support specific groups of children who are vulnerable to possible underachievement. These include children who are entitled to free school meals, those looked after by the local authority and children of armed service personnel. The intended effect of this funding is to accelerate progress and raise attainment.

In most cases, the Pupil Premium is allocated to schools and is clearly identifiable. It is for schools to decide how the Pupil Premium funding is spent, since they are best placed to assess what additional provision should be made for the individual children within their responsibility.

All schools are required to report on the amount of funding received, how this is being used, and what the impact has been. This is detailed on the strategies displayed below.

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Intent
At St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, it is our aim to ensure that all children from disadvantaged backgrounds are able to make at least the same progress as their peers. Children from disadvantaged backgrounds are engaged in a rich and varied curriculum that enables them to achieve academically, socially and emotionally; ensuring they are ready for their next transition.

Implementation
At St Thomas More, we prioritise our teaching and learning and have designed a curriculum to best meet the needs of all of our children.

We deliver targeted provisions and support for children from vulnerable groups and for those who may be socially disadvantaged, to ensure that their needs are accurately assessed and met. This includes additional one-to-one or small group work to support their classwork.

As a school, we thrive on providing a variety of clubs, trips, and experiences. We will ensure that all Pupil Premium children have exposure to these, with the aim of raising aspirations, developing self-esteem and encountering new opportunities.

Impact
At St Thomas More we evaluate the impact of all interventions and additional support funded by the Pupil Premium Grant. We continually review our provisions based on typical barriers to learning and adapt accordingly. We are held accountable for this through: