1. ASPIRE An Introduction to the role of Disadvantage Champion
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To raise the attainment of disadvantaged pupils
An Introduction to the role of Disadvantage Champion
Marion Hastings (EYFS Improvement Officer) –
Emi Grant (Primary Improvement Officer) –
Dave Langdale (Secondary Improvement Officer) –

2. ASPIRE
An introduction to the role of Disadvantage Champion
Course Aims & Agenda
Establish an agreed definition of the role of the Disadvantage Champion and the importance of the role
Establish shared priorities for future networking meetings
Share current best practice
Agree next steps in school

3. Who are the disadvantaged? – A brief reminder
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An introduction to the role of Disadvantage Champion
Who are the disadvantaged? – A brief reminder
These pupils are all eligible to receive Pupil Premium Funding
Pupils who were eligible for free school meals at any point during the last six years.
FSM/FSM6
CLA
Children who have been looked after continuously for 1 day or more
Children adopted or no
longer in LA care because
of special guardianship,
child arrangements order
or a residence
order.
Post-LAC
Pupils in year groups reception to year 11 recorded as Ever 5 Service Child or in receipt of a child pension from the Ministry of
Defence.
Ever 5
Service Child
£300
£935 in Years 7 to 11
£1,320 in reception to Year 6
£1,900

4. The National Picture – KS2
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An introduction to the role of Disadvantage Champion
The National Picture – KS2
Key Stage 2 gap between 2012 and 2015
2015
15.0
3.10

5. The National Picture – KS2
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An introduction to the role of Disadvantage Champion
The National Picture – KS2
The DfE’s Statistical First Release 2015 explains this data as follows:
There has been a 7.1% improvement since However, most of this is accounted for by the improvement in 2012 following the introduction of the PPG. The percentage improvement since 2013 is a much smaller 1.9%.
There has been an improvement of 1.6% in 2015 compared with 2014.

6. The National Picture – KS4
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An introduction to the role of Disadvantage Champion
The National Picture – KS4
Key Stage 4 gap between 2012 and 2015
2015
27.0
Attainment gap index
3.80

7. The National Picture – KS4
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An introduction to the role of Disadvantage Champion
The National Picture – KS4
The DfE’s Statistical First Release 2015 explains this data as follows:
There has been a 6.6% improvement since However, most of this is accounted for by the improvement in 2012 following the introduction of the PPG. The improvement since then is a much smaller 2.3%.
There has been a deterioration of 1.6% in 2015 compared with This takes the index back almost to its 2013 position.
The 2015 figure would have been 3.77 (rather than 3.80) had the definition of disadvantage been unchanged. Therefore the deterioration would have been halved to 0.8% (but there would still have been deterioration).

8. The Impact of Disadvantage
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An introduction to the role of Disadvantage Champion
The Impact of Disadvantage
Source: National Pupil Database for a cohort born in

9. The Local & National Picture
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An introduction to the role of Disadvantage Champion
The Local & National Picture
2015 disadvantaged v non-disadvantaged attainment comparison
Phase
Disadvantaged Pupils
Others
National ER
EYFS
Good level of development
45%
47%
64%
KS1
All subjects combined
APS 14.8
15.0
APS 16.6
KS2
Maths, Reading, Writing combined L4+
70%
85%
Maths, Reading, Writing combined L5+
13%
11%
29%
KS4
5A*-C incl. Maths & English
36%
31%
63%

10. The Local & National Picture
ASPIRE
An introduction to the role of Disadvantage Champion
The Local & National Picture
2015 disadvantaged v non-disadvantaged attainment comparison
Phase
Disadvantaged Pupils
Others ER
National
EYFS
Good level of development
47%
64%
KS1
All subjects combined
15.0
APS 16.6
KS2
Maths, Reading, Writing combined L4+
70%
85%
Maths, Reading, Writing combined L5+
11%
29%
KS4
5A*-C incl. Maths & English
31%
63%

11. The Very Local Picture ASPIRE
An introduction to the role of Disadvantage Champion
The Very Local Picture
Discuss current school context

12. ASPIRE Charter Document ASPIRE
An introduction to the role of Disadvantage Champion
ASPIRE
Charter
Document

13. The role of the Disadvantage Champion
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An introduction to the role of Disadvantage Champion
The role of the Disadvantage Champion
What do you envisage the role of Disadvantage Champion to be?
Why is this role so important within the context of your school ?
Discuss the questions on your table.
Record ideas on the flip chart paper and/or your individual sheets.
Feedback ideas.

14. Break Grab a coffee, Have a wee, Lets resume At 2.40. ASPIRE
An introduction to the role of Disadvantage Champion
Break
Grab a coffee,
Have a wee,
Lets resume
At 2.40.

15. Diagnostic Approaches – Case Study 1
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An introduction to the role of Disadvantage Champion
Diagnostic Approaches – Case Study 1

16. Diagnostic Approaches – Case Study 2
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An introduction to the role of Disadvantage Champion
Diagnostic Approaches – Case Study 2

17. ASPIRE
An introduction to the role of Disadvantage Champion
Personal Reflection
Consider the discussions that have been held and the outcomes reached.
Consider your unique school context.
What would be a good starting point for diagnostic work on disadvantaged provision within your school?

18. Approaches to Action Planning – Case Study 3
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An introduction to the role of Disadvantage Champion
Approaches to Action Planning – Case Study 3

19. Approaches to Action Planning – Case Study 4
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An introduction to the role of Disadvantage Champion
Approaches to Action Planning – Case Study 4

20. ASPIRE
An introduction to the role of Disadvantage Champion
Personal Reflection
Consider the discussions that have been held and the outcomes reached.
Consider your unique school context.
What would be a good starting point for action planning for improving disadvantaged provision within your school?

21. ASPIRE
An introduction to the role of Disadvantage Champion
Next Steps
Spend a little time planning what you intend to do when you get back to school.
How do you intend to approach the role of Disadvantage Champion?
How will the role have status within your setting?
What else do you need to find out and how will you do this?
Do you need to undertake any further research?
What immediate diagnostic work could be undertaken?
Is an action plan in place? Does this need reviewing?
Liaise with your governing body, find a link governor and their name & address to ILS Support.

22. Please complete the evaluation forms:
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An introduction to the role of Disadvantage Champion
Evaluations
Please complete the evaluation forms:
Course facilitators: Marion Hastings, Emi Grant, Dave Langdale.
Course Aims
Establish an agreed definition of the role of the Disadvantage Champion and the importance of the role
Consider a range of possible approaches to diagnostic work and methods of self-evaluation to assess the quality and impact of current disadvantage provision
Consider a range of possible approaches to action planning to improve the quality and impact of current disadvantage provision

23. Dates & venues TBC so watch this space! Hope yo see you all there.
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An introduction to the role of Disadvantage Champion
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