SIMON BALLE PUPIL PREMIUM 2014-15 “Education is the great engine of personal development. It is through education that the daughter or son of a peasant can become a doctor, that the son of a mineworker can become the head of a mine, that a child of farm workers can become the president of a great nation” Nelson Mandela
RATIONALE In April 2010, the Government introduced the Pupil Premium. This additional funding is allocated to ensure that all pupils, from Reception through to Year 11, are given the same opportunities to achieve academically and so that no pupil is disadvantaged due to economic or social circumstances. From April 2014 the amount of the grant for pupils in secondary education is £935. The three identified groups entitled to the Pupil Premium are; 1) students who are currently, or who have been entitled to free school meals at any point over the past 6 years (ever 6), 2) children in local authority care or adopted from local authority care and 3) students who have at least one parent working for the Armed Services or have had at some point in the past 3 years. The Government believes that the Pupil Premium, which is additional to main school funding, is the best way to address the current underlying socio-economic inequalities between children. For the academic year 2014-15, the school received £938 per eligible pupil (CLA £1900). The allocation for 2015-16 is estimated to be £100,000. If you want to find out more about pupil premium, please go to: https://www.gov.uk/pupil-premium-information-for-schools-and-alternative-provisionsettings If you would like to enquire about your eligibility for free school meals, please go to: http://www.hertsdirect.org/services/edlearn/canhelp/.
LAST YEAR’S SPENDING Allocation - £90,000
Item / Project
Cost (£)
What it involved
Impact
Key Stage
Staffing & Academic Mentoring
33,000
- Catch Up sessions for any Yr 7s joining the school with less than a level 4 in English and Maths.
Students increased their levels by a minimum of 1 sub-level, build on confidence and instil a can-do attitude (3b4me).
3
- 1-1 and small group work sessions with Maths and English department.
Improving students’ confidence and ability in core subjects. Increase in sub levels for most students.
- Pupil Premium Co-ordinator.
Role created to ensure thorough monitoring of students and intervention put in place where needed. Links with parents forged and another point of contact for parents. Liaison with primary schools and new starters to ensure better transition. Development of Summer School.
3&4
3&4
College, Youth Connexions & Careers Fair
1,270
2 students had placements at HRC, one on a catering course, the other in construction.
Both students passed their courses.
Youth Connexions provided interviews for all Yr 10s and 11s, with PP students being given priority.
Giving informed direction to KS 4 Students
Careers Fair at school which was attended by all Yr 10s and 11s. Representatives from many businesses and FE providers were present.
4
Increased understanding of future pathways and career aspirations. PP students all had future college / further study destinations.
6th Form Mentoring
1000
“A*” or “A” grade 6th formers mentoring Yr 11s in maths and science, before or after school. Using past papers and direction from HODs.
Massive increase in confidence with Yr 11s. Engagement was high. Many of the students said they liked the fact they were working with peers as they felt they understood the pressures they were under. All students except one passed (A*-C) the subjects they were mentored in.
4
PET Xi
34,215
3 separate intensive weeks’ learning. One week’s focus on ICT, resulting with students taking the ECDL.
100% pass rate for the ECDL course - 12 A*s, 1 A and 3 Bs.
4
A week’s intensive course on English “High 5” and Maths “High 5”.
Increased confidence in maths and English.
Attendance Improvement Officer
3150
Termly meetings with Deputy Head Working with families with low attendance
Overall attendance PP - 92.4%.
3&4
Resources
3020
Text books, revision guides, art materials, food tech materials, revision packs, stationery
Enabled students who may otherwise be at a financial disadvantage have access to materials that assisted them with their learning.
3&4
School Trips
5245
Residential trips and day visits.
Ensured all students had the opportunity to participate in spiritual, moral, cultural and character building school trips. For example to places such as Osmington Bay, the WWI battlefields and Shakespeare’s Globe.
3&4
Music
3160
Individual lessons, equipment and exams.
We are currently providing 21 students with the opportunity to participate in extra-curricular activities regardless of their families’ financial situation. Last year’s successes included Guitar Grade 7 (Merit), Keyboard Grade 2 (Distinction) and Saxophone Grade 1 (Merit).
3&4
i-Pad
2340
Expenses covering the annual insurance.
Providing students with a fully insured device, which enables them to fully participate in school learning, access their homework at home etc
3&4
DATA Included in the 2014-2015 figures is one PP student who did not attend any exams. Number of FSM / EVER6 / CLA Students in year 11 Whole School
National
2012-13
2013-14
2014-15
18
16
17
PP Students
Measure
Attendance PP versus whole school data 5 or more A*-C inc En and Ma 3 Levels of Progress English 3 Levels of Progress Maths Value Added
PP National %
GAP
Whole School
National
PP Students
PP National
GAP
Whole School
PP
GAP
Students
96%
94%
92.20%
92
-3.8
96.4%-
94%
91.60%
92%
-4.8
96.30%
92.40%
-3.9
72%
67%
53%
39
-19
67.50%
64%
25%
39%
-42.5
74.40%
35.30%
39.1
%
70%
61%
53
-23
78.60%
70%
50%
53%
-28.6
75.80%
47.10%
-28.7
%
69%
50%
51
-27
75.80%
69%
35.30%
51%
-40.5
79.70%
47.10%
-32.6
1011.4
1000
962.6
991
48.8
1024.9
1000
1003.8
991
-21.1
1034.6 1010 (est)
-24.6
2014-2015: Avg progress 8 per student up from 0.0 to +0.1 from last year. CLA - Avg progress 8 Score +0.4%
SBS PP 2015 GCSE COMPARISON TO NATIONAL DATA Expected progress Maths
Beyond expected progress
KS2 level
SBS PP
National Non PP
SBS PP
National Non PP
Level 3
40%
46%
0%
23%
Level 4
44%
74%
0%
24%
Level 5
100%
80%
100%
49%
Level 3
50%
66%
25%
27%
Level 4
50%
75%
38%
33%
Level 5
50%
80%
50%
44%
English
Information from governors dashboard on Raise Online
Disadvantaged students (from at least 5 out of 6 starting points) in 2014 made or exceeded EP in English and Maths compares to that of other pupils nationally.
Disadvantaged student progress in English is better than national averages for other students starting from level 3 or level 5. Previously weaker for students start starting on a level 4, although has improved in 2015.
Disadvantaged student progress in Maths is better than national averages for other students starting from level 3 or level 5. Roughly in line with national averages for students on level 4, again with improvement in 2015.
YEAR 11 DESTINATIONS 6 have gone on to 6th form 9 have gone on to college 1 apprenticeship 2 NEET (working with outside services)
YEAR 13 4 PP students went on to complete their A2 exams and achieved the following results: Film Studies D
Business Studies Distinction*
Photography C
Further Maths A
Maths A*
Physics A
Business Studies Distinction*
IT Distinction
Product Design E
Geography B
Maths C
Music B
PRIORITIES FOR ACADEMIC YEAR 2015-16
Improve the profile of PP across the school.
Improve tracking and intervention of PP students across all subjects and accountability systems.
Improve aspirations, understanding of future pathways and motivation of PP students.
More intervention at KS3 and 4 in English.
Increase use of sixth form mentors for PP students.
Increased focus on pastoral and well being of PP students at KS3 and 4.
Improve attendance of PP students from 92.4%.
Systems set up to monitor and track interventions for primary students in All Through School.