Pupil Premium
At Kirkham and Wesham Primary School, we believe that every child deserves the opportunity to succeed, regardless of their background or circumstances. We are committed to ensuring that all pupils receive the support they need to achieve their full potential and to Belong, Believe and Be the Best You Can Be.
Pupil Premium is additional funding provided by the Government to improve educational outcomes for disadvantaged pupils. This includes children who are currently or have previously been eligible for Free School Meals, children who are looked after or have previously been looked after by a local authority, and eligible children from service families. The funding enables schools to provide targeted support to remove barriers to learning and ensure every child has the opportunity to thrive.
Our commitment to disadvantaged pupils was recognised by the Department for Education, who wrote to the school in 2016 to acknowledge that Kirkham and Wesham Primary School was one of the most improved schools in the country for the attainment and progress of disadvantaged pupils since the introduction of the Pupil Premium.
Today, we continue to build on this success by carefully analysing pupils' needs, identifying barriers to learning and using evidence-informed approaches to ensure every child receives the support they need.
Our Vision
We have high expectations for every pupil and do not use disadvantage as a label to limit ambition. We believe that every child should have access to the same ambitious curriculum, high-quality teaching and wider opportunities as their peers.
Our Pupil Premium strategy is designed to:
- remove barriers to learning
- raise attainment and accelerate progress
- provide timely academic intervention where needed
- support pupils' wellbeing and emotional development
- improve attendance and engagement
- ensure every child can participate fully in school life, including educational visits, clubs and enrichment opportunities
- work closely with families to provide early help and personalised support
High-quality teaching remains the most important factor in improving outcomes for disadvantaged pupils and is at the heart of everything we do. Our approach is informed by educational research and reviewed regularly to ensure it has the greatest possible impact.
How We Use Pupil Premium Funding
Funding is carefully targeted to ensure it makes the greatest difference to pupils' outcomes.
Our strategy includes:
High-Quality Teaching
- high-quality classroom teaching
- ongoing professional development for staff
- evidence-informed approaches to teaching and learning
- high-quality phonics and early reading provision
- assessment systems to identify pupils' needs quickly
Targeted Academic Support
- small-group and one-to-one interventions
- additional teaching assistant support
- targeted phonics and reading programmes
- support in reading, writing and mathematics
- personalised intervention programmes
Wider Strategies
- Learning Mentor and pastoral support
- Thrive and emotional wellbeing support
- attendance and family engagement
- support for educational visits, residential visits and enrichment activities
- opportunities to develop confidence, resilience and aspirations
- financial assistance to ensure all pupils can participate fully in school life
Our decisions are informed by research from the Education Endowment Foundation (EEF) and are continually monitored to ensure funding is having a positive impact on children's achievement and wellbeing.
Measuring Impact
We regularly evaluate the effectiveness of our Pupil Premium strategy through:
- attainment and progress data
- phonics and reading outcomes
- attendance and punctuality
- pupil engagement and wellbeing
- participation in enrichment opportunities
- feedback from pupils, parents and staff
- regular pupil progress meetings
- ongoing monitoring by school leaders and governors
This enables us to continually review our provision and ensure funding is used where it will make the greatest difference for disadvantaged pupils.
Our Commitment
At Kirkham and Wesham Primary School, we believe that every child should feel valued, supported and inspired to succeed. We work hard to ensure that disadvantage is never a barrier to achievement by providing high-quality teaching, personalised support and a wealth of opportunities that enable every child to flourish academically, socially and emotionally.
Through strong partnerships with families, high aspirations and a commitment to inclusion, we strive to ensure that every child truly Belongs, Believes and Is the Best They Can Be.
Pupil Premium Strategy Statement
Our full Pupil Premium Strategy Statement provides detailed information about:
- our funding allocation
- identified barriers to learning
- intended outcomes
- planned expenditure
- the evidence that informs our decisions
- how the impact of funding is evaluated
Please click below to view our current Pupil Premium Strategy Statement and annual review.