Pupil Premium

As a school we will challenge individual pupils to achieve the highest levels regardless of prior attainment or personal circumstances.

Pupil Premium funding is a key resource for ensuring the realisation of these aspirations for some pupils.

The funding is paid to schools for each pupil who is identified as being eligible for Free School Meals, or ‘Looked After’ by the Local Authority, or who have a parent serving in the armed forces. This identified funding will be strategically deployed thereby enabling and supporting targeted children within these groups to achieve in line or above with similar groups nationally.

The funding criteria makes it explicit that personalised support is provided to close the gap in learning between underperforming and vulnerable groups.

Further information

“Whitehouse Pupil Referral Unit is a calm and friendly environment where pupils are happy and feel safe.”

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“Staff know the pupils well, and pupils respond positively to these strong relationships.”

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“Parents comment that their children’s behaviour improves significantly after joining the school.”

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“Pupils listen carefully to their teachers and to each other, creating a calm and focused learning environment.”

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“By the time a pupil leaves the school, they are well prepared for either mainstream school or specialist provision.”

Ofsted

“Teachers have high aspirations for their pupils, and pupils work hard to achieve them.”

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“Leaders, staff, and governors are ambitious for pupils to achieve their full potential.”

Ofsted

“Teachers skilfully support pupils’ specific special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).”

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“Pupils learn to read with confidence and can explain past events and infer what might happen next in a story.”

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“Pupils enjoy a wide range of activities that broaden their learning, including drama, cheerleading, and school trips.”

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“The school has systems in place to track individual pupils’ progress, ensuring they are continually challenged.”

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“Classrooms and corridors are calm, with pupils showing respect to their peers, teachers, and visitors.”

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“Teachers help pupils anticipate when they might become angry, improving their ability to manage their emotions.”

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“Staff feel valued and proud to work at the school, receiving strong support from senior leaders.”

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“The governing body and the wider academy trust are ambitious for the school, ensuring both staff and pupils are well-supported.”

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