PUPIL DEPRIVATION GRANT (PDG) Planned Activity 2 x Level 1 Grade 3 TA providing specialist intervention and support in numeracy and literacy. Temporary Staff Contract (April 2015 – April 2016) Consolidation of INCERTS and SIMS new pupil tracking system
AIM Member of staff to work with target group of pupils (LAC, SEN, FSM). Students will be supported on both a one-to-one basis and in small groups. To ensure more robust, intelligent use of data tracking systems to identify learners’ needs, target interventions and monitor impact.
Outputs To directly improve the skills, achievement and attainment for pupils from vulnerable groups Closing gap in attainment of FSM / non-FSM and LAC pupils Improved learner outcomes and well-being. Increased expertise and knowledge of teachers when identifying pupils’ individual needs. Improved engagement of community in the life of the school and the school in the life of the community. Improved attendance of targeted pupils
Continuation of Spice Time Credits to reward parents / members of the community for donating time to the school
Improved family and community engagement
Training on using Numicon to support pupils with development of numeracy skills
Improved provision for lower ability Foundation Phase pupils in numeracy
To directly improve the mathematical skills, achievement and attainment for pupils from vulnerable groups
Training on developing critical thinking and problem solving skills
Improved provision for pupils in developing critical thinking and problem solving skills
To directly improve the skills, achievement and attainment for pupils from vulnerable groups Closing gap in attainment of FSM / non-FSM and LAC
Evaluation Process Analysis of relevant data sets pre-post intervention and achievement & attainment data by ALNCo
Costs Staffing Costs (Salary)
£ 15,043 16.687
Evaluation of impact by HT, DHT and ALNCo through data analysis , tracking and monitoring
Supply cover for non-contact time
1,500
Subscription to scheme
500
Course fee Supply cover
500
Course fee Supply cover
600
Analysis of attendance data. Analysis of numbers of parents / members of the community donating time to school Analysis of relevant data sets pre-post intervention and achievement & attainment data by ALNCo
Analysis of relevant data sets pre-post intervention and achievement & attainment data by ALNCo
Development of SLT including visits to other provisions, introduction of Leadership Continua and training on completing effective work scrutiny Introduction of SCHOOP
Improved effectiveness of SLT
Improved family and community engagement
Review of assessment across the school
High quality effective assessment strategies employed consistently across the school
Attendance at ‘Raise the aspirations of deprived pupils’ course
Increased understanding of possible strategies to employ to raise the attainment of vulnerable pupils
pupils especially focussing on achieving about expected outcomes SLT more confident in understanding their role, strengths and areas for development SLT more effective in their role as phase leaders Improved engagement of community in the life of the school and the school in the life of the community. Ability for parents / carers to receive information in a language of their choice. Improved attendance of targeted pupils Effective strategies identified and shared with others. More effective assessment strategies employed consistently across the school To directly improve the skills, achievement and attainment of pupils from vulnerable groups Closing gap in attainment of FSM / non-FSM and LAC pupils
HT monitoring Performance management target for SLT Feedback from staff Self-evaluation of staff
Training costs Resources Supply cover Travel
2000
Analysis of attendance data.
Subscription to scheme
600
HT and DHT monitoring
Supply cover for non-contact time
600
Course fee
225
Analysis of relevant data sets pre-post intervention and achievement & attainment data by ALNCo