1. St. Dunstan’s School Pupil Premium Provision Map
Small group and 1:1 targeted literacy intervention in Student Support for PP pupils identified as underperforming based on progress data and teacher referral. Focus at KS3 is on improving literacy skills (Read, Write, inc. scheme, Accelerated reader and Comprehension work and at KS4 focus is on exam technique and support with coursework.
Focus on PP students by the literacy coordinator and librarians to ensure active participation in literacy based activities and the ability to access age and ability appropriate texts
1:1 targeted English intervention by teacher in KS4 for those students identified as not making 3 LoP.
Small group and 1:1 targeted numeracy intervention delivered in Student Support for those pupils identified as underperforming based on progress data and teacher referral.
Maths intervention for Year 10 and 11 students
1:1 targeted Maths intervention by teacher in KS4 for those students identified as not making 3 LoP
When attendance drops below 95% for a PP pupil a meeting is called with the pupil and parent to meet with PP coordinator / Pastoral Leader and the Education officer, as require to establish if any extra support is needed and to offer encouragement to the pupil. Tutors will interview students whose attendance falls below 96% to offer support
If a student’s attendance falls below 95%, a letter and an advice leaflet will be sent home to parents
If a students attendance falls below 92% a concern letter will be sent home, which if necessary will be followed up by a school attendance meeting to set targets for improvement.
If a student has ongoing medical issues , Medical action plans will be used to support pupils
The Learning Mentors work with students and their families to support those who find attendance difficult
Every PP pupil has a £100 account for support with equipment and uniform.
Every PP pupil receives every term-time trip at half price
All PP pupils visit St Dunstan’s at least twice in the term before joining and receive transitional support.
Opportunities to encourage pupils to engage more in school and to look to the future more are taken, e.g. university visits, author visits, careers advice.
PP pupils are a priority when receiving mentoring from tutors. All PP students are mentored 1:1 throughout their time in school by a member of the staff team
All PP pupils receive careers advice with their parents present from year 9 on. All have at least 2 career interviews per year
Pupil Premium coordinator tracks all PP pupils and initiates interventions.
All staff identify their PP pupils on seating plans.
All HOD’s track PP progress and report to their SLT link on a termly basis about their progress.
Targeted TA support in lessons.
All staff provide feedback on CLA pupils for their PEP reviews and on PP pupils who are underperforming.
PP pupils books are marked first by classroom teachers to ensure they receive the best possible feedback.
Where appropriate PP pupils have an adapted timetable to receive extra support in Student Support
PP pupils are supported with homework at Homework Club which runs every day in the Library after school. PP pupils are put into compulsory sessions after first progress review if homework has been highlighted as an issue.
Whole school
Numeracy Support
Attendance
Literacy Support
Extra-Curricular
Transition and Aspirations

2. Impact of St. Dunstan’s School Pupil Premium Provision (2016-17)
No of Pupils
Costing
Impact
Literacy Provision
£22,648
Year 7 and 8 – Reading ages for all students improved with accelerated reader
Year 9 – Gap diminished and in line with non pp for 3 LOP
Year 10 – Gap improving for 3LOP to within 10% of non pp
Maths 1:1 and Small Group
£9,000
KS3 decreasing gap between pp and non pp across all subject areas
KS4 Decreasing gap for Year 10 students so that PP students are in line with non PP. While gap still existed in final outcomes it was reduced for this cohort across the year so was not as wide as it was before interventions
PP Coordinator
£12,000
Systems are in place to reduce gaps year on year for PP students. All staff have a heightened awareness and are actively involved in interventions for PP students
PP Identification and tracking
PP student progress is monitored following every data capture. Interventions have been focussed and targeted.
Targeted TA support
£1,250
TA trained to support pp students and targeted to provide support in classrooms where pp students are underachieving
Careers Advice
£2,800
All students accepted on further education or training courses before leaving
Adapted Timetables 10
£600
Improved attendance for all students on adapted timetables in KS4
Students on reduced timetables were provided with additional support session to cover core subjects
Homework Clubs 20
Reduction in the number of detentions for missed homework. Compulsory HW club following a series of missed hw per subject reduced in the second half of the academic year
Interventions to develop social and emotional aspects of learning
Fewer disciplinary incidents for students on the programme as are more resilient and equipped to deal with their emotions in classroom situations
Attendance Meetings
£8,365
KS3 Attendance increased to be in line with national average Year 10 attendance increased in line with National Average Year 11 attendance increased for all students except students on reduced timetables
Transition
All Yr 6 and Yr11 pupils
Part of PP Lead
Year 7 settled quickly, with very few social or emotional issues reported. Issues were dealt with very quickly causing no long term barriers Year 11 – All students visited 2 colleges and attended one careers fair. All received first choice offers
Extra Curricular
£27,950
Extra Curricular attendance monitored. New Student Leader participation in providing opportunities for more extra curricular provision so that all of Year 7 attended.
Equipment
91 students used the service
Trips
Trip attendance now monitored to identify trends and students who are not regularly attending. Intervention from trip leaders and PP coordinators with students not attending taking place to remove barriers