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Slow and steady wins the Pupil Premium race

Pupil Premium advice/guidance Interventions
Since its introduction in 2011, the Pupil Premium has become a key priority for schools. Last term one of the most in-depth reports to date on its use was published. Suzanne O’Connell summarises the main findings, all of which have clear practical implications for schools

Bridging the attainment gap between children eligible for the Pupil Premium and their peers is a government priority. Ofsted is primed to report on the progress of those eligible for the funding when they inspect schools and the pressure is on for schools to justify their spending decisions and strategies.

The Education Endowment Foundation’s (EEF) Teaching and Learning Toolkit is already essential reading for schools when it comes to justifying their choice of strategy – but what approaches are being taken by those schools who are achieving the best outcomes?

The research report Supporting the Attainment of Disadvantaged Pupils: Articulating success and good practice was produced by the National Foundation for Educational Research (NFER) in conjunction with Ask research and Durham University. The researchers’ brief was to find out:

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