We commit to the principle that working with disadvantaged pupils is a privilege and not a problem to resolve. We aim is to coalesce a culture and a belief that all pupils, irrespective of background or starting point, can attain well and thrive.

Our pupil premium strategy takes a tiered approach towards achieving this:

Firstly, by making sure an effective teacher is in front of every class and that every teacher is supported to keep improving or ‘keep growing’ if we use the reference to our school motto – Together we Grow. We want to ensure that our teaching is of a consistently high standard and that it is enhanced by highly trained, effective teaching assistants.

Secondly, through targeted academic support. As part of their effective teaching, teachers will use robust diagnostic assessment to identify needs and act early to intervene at the point that need is identified. We ensure that interventions are monitored and impactful and link back to classroom teaching.

Finally, we know that significant non-academic challenges such as attendance, behaviour and pupils’ social and emotional well-being can have a negative impact on academic outcomes. Addressing these wider challenges to learning is an important part of our pupil premium strategy. We look at all aspects of a child’s needs when ascertaining what support is required. The key principles for our pupil premium strategy will be responsive to common challenges and individual needs, rooted in robust diagnostic assessment.

The approaches we have adopted are interlinked and will help our pupils to achieve. To ensure that they will be effective and impactful we will:

• Recognise how low family income can affect children’s opportunities, development and well-being.

• Foster a culture where every child, regardless of background, is expected and supported to succeed.

• Maintain high expectations for all pupils, irrespective of family circumstances.

• Deliver a broad, balanced curriculum that inspires curiosity and a love of learning.

• Remove financial barriers so every child can access all school opportunities.

• Act promptly when additional support is needed.

• Use monitoring positively to inform improvement and celebrate progress.

• Provide staff with ongoing opportunities for reflection and professional growth – Together we Grow