The Pupil Premium at Gartree

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The Pupil Premium grant is additional funding provided by the Department for Education to help schools close the attainment gap between disadvantaged pupils and their peers. It is allocated to schools based on the number of pupils who are eligible for free school meals (FSM), have been eligible for FSM at any point in the last six years, are in care, previously in care, or are children from service families.

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At Gartree, we use the Pupil Premium grant to ensure that all students, regardless of background or circumstance, have equitable access to high-quality teaching, enrichment opportunities, and targeted support. This funding is used to:

• Provide additional academic interventions and pastoral support for pupils who need it.

• Enhance teaching and learning through staff development and the use of evidence-based strategies.

• Remove barriers to learning by supporting access to educational resources, extracurricular activities, and wider opportunities.

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Our approach is reviewed regularly to ensure that the funding has the greatest possible impact on pupil progress and wellbeing.

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