Pupil Premium - Raising Attainment For Disadvantaged Pupils
Effective leadership is critical for closing the gap for disadvantaged pupils and effective use of pupil premium funding. I can support you to leverage the research so you can tackle stubborn issues and raise attainment for disadvantaged pupils. The importance continues to be highlighted in the School's White Paper 2026. If you and your senior leadership team, or a group of senior leaders across a group of schools would like to tap into my knowledge base, I'd be happy to discuss options.
What can I offer you?
Equipping the pupil premium leader to operate at their best
Sessions via zoom can be used to build the leader's knowledge of research, help the leader to create plans for auditing the current position, review and develop action plans. They can not work in isolation, but they can hold together the strategic plan.
Team approach
Team around the problem is essential for making a difference to outcomes, and a long term not quick fix plan. Be realistic, if you tackle the issue at the deep rooted core, you will achieve a more significant and sustainable uptick in performance.
Classroom focus: coaching through the lens of pupil premium
A blend of consultancy and coaching can support individual teachers or small groups of teachers to reflect on how they are leveraging pupil premium research to raise attainment for pupils. These are remote sessions each half term, or can be a full day in school with groups / individuals seen on rotation.
Pupil premium strategy: My approach to pupil premium training advocates a layered strategy which ensures there is a comprehensive blueprint to improving outcomes of disadvantaged pupils. With a package of comprehensive support, aimed at strengthen each layer, you can reinforcing your efforts in closing the gap for disadvantaged pupils. With years of professional experience focused on researching and supporting the implementation of best practices for enhancing outcomes for disadvantaged pupils, I am can help you overcome obstacles and unlock the full potential of your pupils.
“Enabling disadvantaged pupils to thrive and be successful in education is complex. There is no simple fix or overnight solution. Instead, schools must be brave enough to invest time in developing a multi-layered approach. Only a system where everyone sees themselves as part of the solution will manage to close progress and attainment gaps. We have amassed a great deal of knowledge in the education sector about what works for disadvantaged pupils, but implementing the research is not straight forward, nor quick to achieve.”
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Effective leadership of pupil premium strategy
Vicky can provide training, professional dialogue and coaching for your Pupil Premium leader to ensure they become experts in this critical element of education.
Pupil premium review
Vicky can undertake a series of remote and on-site activities to help you review current practice and pinpoint areas for development.
classroom practice
Vicky can work with leaders and teachers to develop knowledge of classroom practice that is effective for disadvantaged pupils.
EYFS
Vicky can work with your EYFS leader on developing vocabulary, improving communication and language, and promoting quality sustained play which are important for this vulnerable group.
Interventions for disadvantaged pupils
Vicky can work with the SENCO and phase leaders on reviewing the current interventions aimed at disadvantaged pupils.
REMOVING BARRIERS FOR DISADVANTAGED PUPILS
Vicky can provide you with support aimed at removing and reducing barriers to academic achievement, particularly in relation to reading and writing.
CURRICULUM : DISADVANTAGED PUPILS
Vicky can work with subject leaders and teachers to ensure that curriculum intent and implementation leads to high impact for disadvantaged pupils.
SCHOOL WIDE APPROACHES FOR CLOSING THE GAP
Vicky can work with you on special projects that need a whole school approach, e.g. growth mindsets, metacognition, developing oracy.
Evaluations from previous pupil premium courses:
“The whole course was outstanding.”
“A good mixture of activities, reflection, theory and time to develop plans.”
“Thank you for all the support Vicky! All day you have been extremely knowledgeable in answering all my questions.”
“A brilliant course. Lots of ideas and resources to use back in school. Very thought provoking. Thank you Vicky!”
“Excellent resources and information that can/will impact on performance at school and achievement of pupil premium funded children.”
“A fantastic course.”