Normandy Primary School

We have a large number of vulnerable groups including Pupil Premium, white working class boys, EAL and SEN.

Historically, these groups are low achieving, and have low aspirations and a lack of focus for learning.

• Half-termly Pupil Progress Meetings were held to scrutinise data for every child in R/W/M (3 year group teachers & SLT (HoS, Deputy-Assessment, Deputy-Inclusion, ExecHead))

• Gaps were identified for interventions and reviewed weekly - R/W/M (Pupil Premium Funding).

• We focused on arithmetic/mental maths strategies

• Individuals were mentored around their behaviour, attitudes to learning and writing (HoS/ExecHT)

• Constructive dialogue was shared for work scrutiny/book monitoring (SLT/ teachers)

• Home reading checks were carried out daily for year 6 (HoS)

• SLT encouraged pupils to read more challenging books based on their interests, which encouraged more buy-in for reading

• Weekly reading points/awards

• We held an Aspirations Day where a range of jobs were represented, showing links between reading/writing/maths learning and real jobs/careers

• Real life maths problems were used to support reasoning

We observed significant improvement in progress and achievement for all children. They developed more positive attitudes to learning, confidence, self-esteem and aspirations.

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