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19/03/24

Aureus School is delighted to invite you to their third performance at the Cornerstone Arts Centre. Join them to watch some fantastic performances from not only their Dancers, but their entire Arts faculty! Book Now: https://t.co/2XlfNuWSnU pic.twitter.com/OOfMVBDLyL

15/03/24

Our Yr9 students did a very selfless good deed today; picking up litter, whilst showing RESPECT for their community, one of our 3 core values!Well done everyone!! pic.twitter.com/3i2YHKwwHG

15/03/24

The Yr8s did not disappoint, when it was their turn to show off their vocal talents this week! They sounded great with their rendition of 'Can't Stop the Feeling' complete with dance moves! Well done to everyone, especially 8C who came out on top this time! pic.twitter.com/nffaxkgAVF

15/03/24

Happy Pi (3.141592653589793238462643383279502884197) day yesterday from Ms Robinson and our Yr11 girls! pic.twitter.com/oA52W8r7K5

15/03/24

It was another wonderful sing off with our Yr7s this week! They put everything into One Direction's 'What Makes you Beautiful' with 7C coming out on top this time - Well done! pic.twitter.com/0rYDvIZmjl

15/03/24

The Yr8s did not disappoint, when it was their turn to show off their vocal talents this week! They sounded great with their rendition of 'Can't Stop the Feeling' complete with dance moves! Well done everyone! pic.twitter.com/mSCmqoOk3o

15/03/24

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13/03/24

Well done team - We made the news!A very big 'Thank You' to Miss Church for organising such a great event!https://t.co/zWyjGn6IN3 pic.twitter.com/IP3CCXcSNz

12/03/24

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11/03/24

Congratulations to the students from who performed outstandingly well at the Rotary in the Thames Valley District Final of the Youth Speaks Debating Competition. pic.twitter.com/PFIHCu0yBx

08/03/24

Here is this week's update from Kirsty Rogers:https://t.co/xA5yFgKnmD pic.twitter.com/nOBNIT6fq1

08/03/24

Thank you to everyone who came to our first PCA 'Community Quiz Night' last night!It was a brilliantly written quiz by Lisa Wooten.Well done to the winning team 'Just Friends' and a special 'thank you' to the PCA who organised the event! £250 was raised in ticket sales alone. pic.twitter.com/QTkdKCc9mR

08/03/24

We are extremely proud of our incredibly courageous Yr8s; Megan, Kasper, Jackson & Tilly.They competed against 6 other schools in the annual Youth Speaker Competition Held in Reading last night and finished 3rd, which is so commendable. Well done! pic.twitter.com/u4Jpf5dbB2

08/03/24

Today, is International Women's Day,This is a day where we can celebrate the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. It seems appropriate, therefore, to share our Headteacher Kirsty Rogers' article: https://t.co/6kIYtWv2m2

07/03/24

Y8 investigate displacement reactions. They completed a really challenging investigation with excellent results. pic.twitter.com/ScPs1qkFBO

07/03/24

Whose books are these? The possible members of staff these books belong to:Mrs Clark, Miss Geels, Mr Tristram, Miss Street, Miss Peruga, Mr Hayden, Mr Money, Mr Baker, Ms Rogers, Miss Baker, Miss Kenny, Miss Costar, Mrs Burbage, Miss Hall, Mrs Haycock, Mr Gregory & Mr Wilkinson pic.twitter.com/KVGLmqATvE

07/03/24

Whose books are these? The possible members of staff these books belong to:Mrs Clark, Miss Geels, Mr Tristram, Miss Street, Miss Peruga, Mr Hayden, Mr Money, Mr Baker, Ms Rogers, Miss Baker, Miss Kenny, Miss Costar, Mrs Burbage, Miss Hall, Mrs Haycock, Mr Gregory & Mr Wilkinson pic.twitter.com/lLiOQcXZDS

07/03/24

Whose books are these? The possible members of staff these books belong to:Mrs Clark, Miss Geels, Mr Tristram, Miss Street, Miss Peruga, Mr Hayden, Mr Money, Mr Baker, Ms Rogers, Miss Baker, Miss Kenny, Miss Costar, Mrs Burbage, Miss Hall, Mrs Haycock, Mr Gregory & Mr Wilkinson pic.twitter.com/qyqgMiAIld

07/03/24

Whose books are these? The possible members of staff these books belong to:Mrs Clark, Miss Geels, Mr Tristram, Miss Street, Miss Peruga, Mr Hayden, Mr Money, Mr Baker, Ms Rogers, Miss Baker, Miss Kenny, Miss Costar, Mrs Burbage, Miss Hall, Mrs Haycock, Mr Gregory & Mr Wilkinson pic.twitter.com/guTlNSIOIB

07/03/24

Whose books are these? The possible members of staff these books belong to:Mrs Clark, Miss Geels, Mr Tristram, Miss Street, Miss Peruga, Mr Hayden, Mr Money, Mr Baker, Ms Rogers, Miss Baker, Miss Kenny, Miss Costar, Mrs Burbage, Miss Hall, Mrs Haycock, Mr Gregory & Mr Wilkinson pic.twitter.com/kLxnZI6ZOK

Pupil Premium & Catch Up

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 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