Pupil Premium
Pupil Premium is additional funding provided to schools for supporting children who are at a greater risk of under-achievement.
Intent
Our PPG provision is carefully planned in order to elicit high outcomes for disadvantaged children and to narrow any attainment gaps between contrasting groups.
With this in mind, activities and support are designed after reflection on our own practice and in response to various research projects, an example being the Education Endowment Foundation.
This has determined which types of intervention have been proven to have the most impact on children’s progress and attainment.
(Source: Education Endowment Foundation – Evidence summaries)
Our various provisions for PPG children fall into one or more of the following categories:
Pupil Premium Strategy Statements
“The way that my child has improved 100% from last school.”
“All of the shows/ performances are so professional and we feel welcomed coming into school. I think the school instills confidence and high self esteem in pupils.”
“Strong headteacher. Caring and intelligent teachers. Good curriculum. Good discipline.”
“I am impressed with the teaching at this school and pushing the kids into doing work they are capable of.”
“My daughter is making fantastic progress. The two performances I have seen have been excellent (Harvest and Christmas).”
“The respect both pupils and staff have for one another shows all around the school. It’s a very happy place to be.”
“Teaching staff in Y 5/6 who really challenge the children and move them forward.”
“We really enjoy all the school performances that parents are invited to.”
“The fact they have a very modern approach to their teaching and the headmaster is very much involved and isn’t scared to get his hands dirty and interacts very well with all the staff and children.”
” It’s a really good school with high achievers and high standards from the pupils. Very helpful if I’ve had a problem.”
“My daughter likes Swinemoor because she says ‘everyone is friendly’. I like it because all children are included and have the confidence to compete and challenge anyone.”
“Always giving our children a challenge. Always pushing them harder, not taking satisfactory, but aiming high!.”
“How the children progress and where necessary they are given help to achieve that progress.”
“That each child’s needs are met, a great understanding (SEN)”
“That the children are very proud of their work and teachers make sure they are rewarded.”
“Keep encouraging sport such as football and netball..”
“Staff are welcoming and willing to help/listen. Child always seems happy.”
“Competitions that occur each half term.”
“I love the fact that the children and staff love being there and are so proud of their school.”
“Since starting Swinemoor my son has come on in leaps and bounds and in just a short time. I am looking forward to the further progress.”
“Progress of the children and if and when necessary they are given extra help.”
“I like everything about the school. My child has made excellent progress.”
“Very happy with everything the school does. Loved the Christmas plays – both of them.”
“The enthusiasm of the staff and the fact my child has been encouraged to learn whilst being allowed to progress at his own speed.”
” It’s a really good school with high standards and high achievers.”
“The school is very clean and staff well dressed. Its nice when visiting to see all the work on display and to hear the excellent comments from the kids about their day.”
“We like the fact that the children’s work/plays are able to be seen on the website and I think the teacher’s end of term videos are a great addition.”
