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25/05/23

Our Yr10s have been busy in the kitchen this morning; baking their own Swiss rolls. They looked (& smelt) amazing! pic.twitter.com/P7bhtZOrXd

25/05/23

Well done to our Cricket Team who came 4th overall in the tournament! pic.twitter.com/GBZ23Ypg63

24/05/23

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23/05/23

Each week, we will be recognising those students that have achieved greatness within school, by awarding them with a 'What Have You Done Today To Make Us Feel Proud' certificate. Well done to all of our recipients so far! pic.twitter.com/MeOTpQzo0d

23/05/23

Our Yr9 girls have started Cheerleading in their fitness lessons with Miss King. pic.twitter.com/5TdOH4WJo4

19/05/23

Our Yr7 students have been learning about CPR this week in Global Citizenship, with Ms Saul. They will continue to practise with the resuscitation dolls over the next 2 years, so that their confidence in first aid can grow. pic.twitter.com/9FEUMeiCO7

19/05/23

Students are invited to sign up for auditions for Matilda the Musical. They will take place on June, 15th 2023 in the Activity studio 3-4:30pm. We’d also like designers, technicians or backstage crew to sign up and come find out more. Sign up here: https://t.co/MOfrsBHgj5 pic.twitter.com/vDXjkc4M6Z

18/05/23

This week our Yr10 Athletic team were competing against other schools in the county at Tilley Park. Well done to all involved! pic.twitter.com/nWXZLiEj46

15/05/23

Wishing all our Yr11s the best as they begin their GCSEs today. You've got this! pic.twitter.com/5OhFcfNbVn

12/05/23

Sophie in Yr9 has produced a fantastic piece of homework; a Keith Haring research project. Well done, Sophie! pic.twitter.com/9AluNTtVqC

12/05/23

They've made it to the first check point! pic.twitter.com/wNFtGDCWNX

12/05/23

Our 'Brilliant Club' during their visit to Trinity College this week. pic.twitter.com/0kQI66vubA

12/05/23

Good luck to our Yr9, Bronze DofE students today as they set off for their overnight practice. pic.twitter.com/QRfEXGKb6z

11/05/23

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11/05/23

A huge well done to Abbie in Yr8 for winning our House Dance Competition! pic.twitter.com/33As0XQJAe

05/05/23

Many thanks to who, this week, have been talking to our students about staying safe on the streets as well as online. pic.twitter.com/NmuJksPkN9

04/05/23

Well done to our Coronation competition winners;Akshara and William! pic.twitter.com/G7mvxCkLzG

03/05/23

For our Yr5 booking form, click on the following link: https://t.co/T30sooVjNi pic.twitter.com/UvvUWK1M4L

02/05/23

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02/05/23

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Pupil Premium

What is Pupil Premium?
The Pupil Premium grant is additional funding for publicly funded schools in England. It is a school-level grant that gives schools extra resources to help them meet challenges, including those arising from deprivation. Schools receive this additional funding for those students who fall within the below categories or have done so at any time within the last six years:

  • those who qualify for free school meals
  • are receiving a child pension from the Ministry of Defence 
  • are a looked after child
  • are adopted from care or have entered into special guardianship
  • have a residence order
  • children from the families of services personnel (at any stage in the last four years)

It is allocated for schools to:

  • improve the academic outcomes of disadvantaged students of all abilities
  • close the attainment gap between disadvantaged students and their peers across the country

Schools receive funding for each disadvantaged student and can use the funding flexibly, in the best interests of eligible students. GLF leaders draw upon an evidence based approach to apply a ‘tiered’ approach to delivering their pupil premium strategy.
Tier 1: supporting training and continuous development to improve the quality of all teaching
Tier 2: targeting support for disadvantaged students through evidence-based interventions
Tier 3: supporting whole-school strategies to improve attendance, behaviour and readiness to learn
Tier4: supporting strategies that develop learning outside of the classroom to promote the development of the whole student

A longer term strategy
From September 2019 schools are encouraged to include a reference to a multi-year strategy that outlines how the school aims to address the needs of Pupil Premium students across all age ranges at the school. This will help school leaders to:

  • take a longer view of the support the grant will provide as students pass through the school
  • align their plans with the wider school improvement strategy

GLF’s Aspiration for All students to Grow, Learn, and Flourish
All GLF Schools are committed to our core remit of providing an outstanding educational experience. Raising the attainment of disadvantaged students is part of our commitment to help all students achieve their full potential.

We aim for:

  • all students to enjoy their learning, attain high outcomes and be helped to become confident individuals and responsible citizens whilst making excellent progress in all respects
  • all students to benefit from an inclusive ethos, excellent teaching and a broad and balanced curriculum underpinned by strong leadership, in a local school
  • all students to be supported and encouraged to lead healthy and active lives

Pupil Premium Strategy at Aureus School
Pupil Premium funding at Aureus School is used primarily to address the following priorities:

  • To support improved attendance for students who meet the Pupil Premium Criteria.
  • To ensure students benefit from effective teaching through strong teachers.
  • To support the development of beginning teachers through bespoke CPD
  • To support the enrichment opportunities for students who meet the Pupil Premium criteria.
  • To narrow the attainment gap between PP and Non PP students when compared to National Data.

How Can You Access the Pupil Premium Funding at Aureus School?
Funding is allocated to the school based on an annual basis. It is important that if you think your child is eligible for Pupil Premium support that you contact Mr. Ali for more information. 

Individual requests for financial support for school-based activities will be considered by the Headteacher - please contact the school’s Pupil Premium Lead, Mr Ali: A.Ali@AureusSchool.org 

To find out more information on whether you are eligible for Free School Meals, please click here.

Year 7 Catch Up reporting has been superseded by the Universal Catch Up Fund due to Covid-19. See below for more information.

Pupil Premium Strategy 2021- 2024


Universal Catch-Up Fund

As a school, we have received funding equivalent to £80 per student for the 2020/21 academic year. The government intention is that the funding is spent to achieve the goal of “schools getting back on track and teaching a normal curriculum as quickly as possible” following the period of remote learning between March and July. We have the flexibility to spend this additional money in a way that best meets individual contexts and circumstances but there is a recognition that disadvantaged and vulnerable groups will have been hardest hit by the disruption to their education. As such, intervention strategies will target these students specifically.

We are accountable for ensuring the money is spent wisely, based on a clear assessment of need and has a demonstrable impact on addressing learning gaps or pastoral concerns. The effectiveness of the use of funds will be scrutinised by the School Strategy Board (SSB) and GLF Trustees.

In consultation with the other secondary schools within the GLF multi-academy trust, we have produced a plan which documents how we intend to spend the universal catch-up fund, a copy of which can be accessed below.

Click here to view the Universal Catch-Up Plan