At Frogmore Infant School, we are committed to ensuring that every child, regardless of their background,  has the support they need to be a happy learner and a great achiever. We target our pupil premium funding to eliminate barriers, close attainment gaps and provide our children with the best possible start to their education.

To ensure maximum impact, our approach fully aligns with the Department for Education (DfE) strategy template and uses evidence informed practices from research including the Education Endowment Foundation. 

Our approach underpins our belief that every pupil, regardless of background or barrier to learning, can attain well. We work from a set of inter-related principles:

• consistently high-quality teaching and learning, which meets the pupils’ needs
• appropriately timed and precise interventions
• a pastoral perspective
• a relational approach to working with families

We strongly believe that all of our pupils need to feel happy and safe in order to learn. As well as receiving high quality teaching and learning within the classroom, there is also the opportunity to have additional small group or individual teaching based on individual needs, which helps the children to make the best progress possible. Support may be given to buy uniform, support with the cost of school visits or give emotional literacy support. 

At Frogmore Infant School, Pupil Premium is well monitored, evaluated, and structured. Close tracking of the progress and attainment of pupils is undertaken throughout the year. Pupil Premium pupils are discussed termly during pupil progress meetings, where interventions and support are set up, and next steps are identified. All staff have a clear understanding of the barriers to learning for pupils eligible for Pupil Premium and plan effectively to accelerate this group to their next level of achievement in all areas.

Accountability and Reporting:

Schools with more than five eligible pupils are required to publish an annual Pupil Premium strategy statement on their website. This statement outlines how the funding is being used, the impact of these interventions, and the outcomes achieved for pupils.

Why is Pupil Premium Important?

The Pupil Premium is a vital resource that helps to level the playing field for pupils, ensuring they have access to the same educational opportunities as their peers. By effectively utilising this funding, schools can make a significant difference in the lives of these children, helping them to achieve academic success and become confident, capable individuals.

For more information on how Pupil Premium can benefit our pupils, please feel free to contact our headteacher.

In line with legal compliance, we publish our Pupil Premium Statement by 31st December each year. This document outlines our diagnostic assessment of children's needs, intended outcomes, precise spending breakdown, and an evaluation of the impact of previous funding. You can view our statement via the link below.