Pupil Premium is additional funding allocated to schools to boost attainment of those who are disadvantaged. The Government believes that Pupil Premium is the best way to level up unequal opportunities children from lower income families compared to more wealthy families. The funding is allocated to children who are from lower income families; are registered for free school meals (FSM), have been in care and are children of parents in the armed forces.
At Cravenwood Primary Academy, all staff have high expectations of all children, including those with pupil premium, and strive to bring out ‘the best in everyone’. We ensure that children with pupil premium make strong progress, irrespective of their background or challenges they may face.
Our approach to improving the chances for pupil premium children is underpinned by our six core values and is driven by Quality First Teaching; research shows that this has the greatest impact on closing the gap for those who have a disadvantage. All class teachers and teaching assistants receive high-quality training around effective delivery of the curriculum.
We fund additional teaching assistants to support those with pupil premium through targeted interventions such as: focused learning intervention groups, speech and language therapy, support with social, emotional, and mental health and intensive English for International New Arrivals.
We have a thorough assessment procedure and hold regular progress meetings to monitor the progress of our pupil premium children.
A Cravenwood Primary Academy, we endeavour to provide an education with character and provide a wide range of opportunities, including educational visits and trips, to broaden the pupils’ experiences and to encourage them to be ambitious about their prospects.
To view our Pupil Premium strategy 2024-2025 click here.
To view our action plan for the spending of Sport Premium funding 2024-2025 click here.
Swimming is a national curriculum requirement and by the end of key stage 2 pupils are expected to be able to swim confidently and know how to be safe in and around water.
We use the premium to provide hour long swimming lessons to all pupils in Year 4 to help meet the 3 national curriculum requirements for swimming and water safety.
2023-24 - The percentage of Year 6 pupils who can: