Consult other special schools who use these apps to identify any potential barriers to good implementation. A. Improve attainment and achievement To support curriculum delivery through the targeted use of specific activities, such as residential opportunities. We would like to target proprioceptive development and sensory exploration opportunities for some students, as well as improving the development of core strength and balance. These skills are key to attainment and achievement to a cohort of our pupils. Equipment selected using evidence need in order to enhance student skills. Complex needs lead (£4000) Jan17 June17 A.Improve attainment and achievement B.Ensure learning activities are accessed outside of the curriculum to enhance holistic learning of students to well equip them for their next stage of learning. Alternative curriculum - to support alternative educational provision for those students requiring more vocational opportunities. We would like the opportunity for targeted individuals to access vocational courses with other providers, such as mechanics and bike maintenance. lead (£7465)
A. Improve attainment and achievement B.Ensure learning activities are accessed outside of the curriculum to enhance holistic learning of students to well equip them for their next stage of learning. Outdoor Education leader – we wish to support the delivery of outdoor education provision to provide an experiential curriculum for all our students. We value the inclusion of outdoor education sessions and activities in the outdoor environment within the curriculum diet. This also provides residential opportunities and the delivery of after school specialist provisions (such as canoe club). These provisions enhance independence and self-help skills as well as promoting self-esteem, confidence, teamwork, leadership and communication in our students. , Outdoor leader (£44,670) A.Improve attainment and achievement B.Ensure learning activities are accessed outside of the curriculum to enhance holistic learning of students to well Educational Psychology Services - we want to employ the services of an Educational Psychologist to target the assessment and intervention of strategies for children who need support in order to We wish to improve diagnosis so that provision is better matched to individual need. EHCP information will be more closely aligned to the description of the child. Improve referral time to specialist services. Reduce incidents of inappropriate behaviours. Increase in individual pupil progress Fully qualified and recommended service. PP co-ordinator to oversee smooth communication of information between service and school staff. (£4,085) Termly
equip them for their next stage of learning. access the curriculum. Provide staff development and training. A. Improve attainment and achievement Speech and Language Therapist We wish to provide students with the opportunity and expertise to develop communication and interaction skills for use in a range of settings including the community. We will improve referral times for pupils. School staff will develop their strategies through a programme of training- instructional language, signing, PECs and vocab to access and support the curriculum Enhanced levels of advice re: dysphasia and independent feeding skills Social groups formed focusing on health and well being Increased pupil use of ACC and communication books for students used to support curriculum. Progress in communication and social skills Data with show improved attainment in speaking and listening and in PHSE. Total communication policy developed Care pathway and flowcharts developed Fully qualified and recommended service. PP co-ordinator to oversee smooth communication of information between service and school staff. Complex Needs lead (£12,069) Termly review
Development of staff skills in PECs and sign supported communication B.Support for social and emotional wellbeing A. Improve attainment and achievement Occupational Therapist We would like to support pupils to access specialist OT services to facilitate learning, motor development, social skills and facilitate the acquisition of the correct equipment in a time effective manner. To deliver OT services to student within a rapid time frame. To provide advice and guidance to staff on sensory processing and proprioceptive skills. To build collaborative relationships with parents School staff will develop their strategies through close liaison with this specialist service. Relationships with parents will be enhance To support access to the curriculum with targeted use of resources. Fully qualified and recommended service. PP co-ordinator to oversee smooth communication of information between service and school staff. Complex needs lead (£12,120) £500) Termly Total budgeted cost Targeted support
Desired outcome Chosen action/approach What is the evidence and rationale for this choice? How will you ensure it is implemented well? Staff lead When will you review A. Improve attainment and achievement To support curriculum delivery through the targeted use of specific resources and activities, such as residential opportunities. We would like to target proprioceptive development and sensory exploration opportunities for some students, as well as improving the development of core strength and balance. These skills are key to attainment and achievement to a cohort of our pupils. Equipment selected using evidence need in order to enhance student skills. Complex needs lead (£2000) Jan17 June17 A.Improve attainment and achievement B.Ensure learning activities are accessed outside of the curriculum to enhance holistic learning of students to well equip them for their next stage of learning. Educational Psychology Services - we want to employ the services of an Educational Psychologist to target the assessment and intervention of strategies for children who need support in order to access the curriculum. We wish to improve diagnosis so that provision is better matched to individual need. EHCP information will be more closely aligned to the description of the child. Improve referral time to specialist services. Reduce incidents of inappropriate behaviours. Increase in individual pupil progress Provide staff development and training. Fully qualified and recommended service. PP co-ordinator to oversee smooth communication of information between service and school staff. (£8,000) Termly
B.Support for social and emotional wellbeing D. Increased attendance rates for pupils eligible for PP Family liaison worker employed to strengthen links and improve attendance. We cannot improve attainment for students if they aren’t actually attending school. We want to develop close working relationships between home and school and, when necessary, support parents and carers. The family liaison worker will work to improve attendance and support the LAC co-ordinator in oversight and attendance at multi agency meetings. We will ensure the needs of vulnerable groups are met, particularly FSM and LAC. We will also reduce the number of PAs. Through briefing support worker about existing absence issues. Ensure family support and standard school processes work smoothly together. Family support to visit all persistent absentees to discuss attendance and explore barriers. Welfare and lead Fortnightly reviews with department heads. Fortnightly pastoral meetings. B.Support for social and emotional wellbeing A. Improve attainment and achievement Occupational Therapist We would like to support pupils to access specialist OT services to facilitate learning, motor development, social skills and facilitate the acquisition of the correct equipment in a time effective manner. To deliver OT services to student within a rapid time frame. To provide advice and guidance to staff on sensory processing and proprioceptive skills. Fully qualified and recommended service. PP co-ordinator to oversee smooth communication of information between service and school staff. Complex needs lead (£12,120) £500) Termly
emotional wellbeing comprehensive tracking of pupil premium resources. require admin support. This support provides the information which then enables impact measures to be implemented. Sharkey (£4000) A. Improve attainment and achievement C.Ensure learning activities are accessed outside of the curriculum to enhance holistic learning of students to well equip them for their next stage of learning. Classroom support assistant to assist with personal care of students. For students who require assistance with personal care, the staff member is essential in the smooth and efficient transition to/from lessons, significantly removing the time taken for this and to ensure support staff remain focused on curriculum assistance at all times. This also gives the opportunity to develop independence and self-help skills, self-esteem and confidence, and improve communication skills of students. Pupil Premium (£5,000) Total budgeted cost Review of expenditure Previous Academic Year 2015-2016 Report on Pupil Premium Outcomes 2015 – 2016 Pupil Premium is used to improve learning achievements and life opportunities for targeted students.