Pupil Premium Plus (PP+) funding is additional funding provided to schools to improve the educational outcomes of looked-after. It is designed to help close the attainment gap and ensure these students receive the tailored support they need to succeed.
Key Strategies for Effective Use of PP+ Funding:
- Personalised Learning Support:
- Use PP+ funding to offer one-on-one tutoring or small group interventions tailored to the specific needs of the child. This can include English and Maths support, or additional help in subjects where they may be struggling.
- Emotional and Mental Health Support:
- Allocate funding for counselling, mentoring, or therapeutic services to address the emotional challenges, supporting their mental well-being can have a significant positive impact on their academic performance.
- Special Educational Needs (SEN) Support:
- Where necessary, PP+ can be used to fund additional SEN assessments or specialist resources. For children with identified learning difficulties, it can also provide tailored support such as specialist equipment or tailored learning plans.
- Staff Training and Development:
- Invest in professional development to equip staff with the skills and knowledge needed to support looked-after children effectively. This could include training on attachment disorders, trauma-informed teaching, or strategies to manage behaviour in the classroom.
- Supporting Transitions:
- Use the funding to support smooth transitions between schools, or from primary to secondary education, ensuring that looked-after children receive the continuity and support they need to settle into a new learning environment.