Pupil Premium 

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Our Aim:

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At George Stephenson High School, our Pupil Premium aim is to ensure every child, regardless of background, thrives in an inclusive and supportive environment by addressing barriers to learning, delivering high-quality teaching, and fostering ambition, community, and respect to enable lifelong success.

 

Key Priorities:

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1. High-Quality Teaching for All

   • Ensure all pupils, particularly disadvantaged students, benefit from consistently excellent teaching practices.

   • Embed evidence-informed teaching approaches to close attainment gaps.

2. Targeted Support and Interventions

   • Provide tailored interventions to address specific barriers to achievement, such as academic support, literacy and numeracy programmes, and SEMH-focused strategies.

   • Monitor and evaluate the impact of interventions regularly to ensure effectiveness.

3. Attendance and Engagement

   • Reduce the attendance gap between disadvantaged and non-disadvantaged students through targeted attendance strategies and support.

   • Foster strong connections with families to improve pupil engagement and participation.

4. Enrichment and Personal Development

   • Create opportunities for disadvantaged pupils to engage in extracurricular activities, leadership roles, and enrichment programs to enhance confidence and aspirations.

   • Broaden horizons with access to cultural, sporting, and career-focused experiences.

5. Building an Inclusive Culture

   • Cultivate a school environment rooted in the core values of ambition, community, and respect.

   • Support staff development to ensure understanding and responsiveness to the unique needs of disadvantaged students.

6. Collaboration with Stakeholders

   • Work closely with pupils, families, and external agencies to create a network of support that addresses both academic and pastoral needs.

   • Establish robust systems for communication and partnership working.

7. Effective Use of Data and Evidence

   • Utilise detailed data analysis to identify trends, target support, and measure the impact of interventions.

   • Align strategies with national research and evidence to maximize outcomes for disadvantaged pupils.

8. Developing Resilience and Lifelong Skills

   • Equip students with the skills, confidence, and resilience required for success in education and beyond.

   • Focus on building self-esteem and motivation to overcome challenges and achieve personal goals.

By addressing these priorities, George Stephenson High School aims to ensure every disadvantaged pupil can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

 

Who is eligible:
 

Pupil Premium is additional funding provided by the UK government to schools to improve educational outcomes for disadvantaged pupils, ensuring they have the same opportunities to succeed as their peers.
 

Pupil Premium funding is allocated to schools for pupils who meet the following criteria:
 

1. Free School Meal (FSM) Eligibility

   • Pupils who have been eligible for Free School Meals at any point in the last six years (Ever 6 FSM).

2. Looked After Children (LAC)

   • Pupils currently in the care of the local authority or who have been in care for one day or more.

3. Previously Looked After Children (Post-LAC)

   • Pupils who have been adopted from care, are under a special guardianship order, or are under a child arrangements order.

4. Service Children

   • Pupils with a parent who is a serving member of the regular armed forces or has been at any point in the last six years (Ever 6 Service Child). This funding is provided through the Service Pupil Premium.
      

If you have any questions about eligibility, please contact your child’s Guidance Manager in the first instance​​

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