Pupil Premium
The pupil premium is additional funding for publicly funded schools in England.
It’s designed to help disadvantaged pupils of all abilities perform better, and close the gap between them and their peers.
Summary of main barriers of pupils at Ribbon Academy
There is no overwhelming evidence of one key barrier to learning for the pupils at Ribbon Academy. Individuals have personal barriers that are discussed at team meetings, inclusion meetings and leadership meetings. Provision is then put into place ensuring an individualised approach is taken. Support from experts and evidence from the Education Endowment Foundation is used to ensure that the approach adopted has the greatest impact on individuals. There are clear systems that ensure a whole school ethos is in place where every child is set challenging, individualised targets based on data and circumstance. The barriers that are more common come under the following headings:
- Attendance and punctuality
- Parental involvement
- Poor literacy skills incl, Speech and Language and Phonics
- Poor numeracy skills
- Home dynamics
- Social and emotional (including self-esteem)
- Level of resilience
- Future aspirations
Below you can find our Pupil Premium Strategy, Impact Review and information regarding the attainment of children in receipt of pupil premium as compared to those children not in receipt.
Further information regarding our Pupil Premium Strategy can be sought by contacting Mr S Houghton (Deputy Headteacher) or Mrs K Flower (Assistant Headteacher for Inclusion).
Further information:
“The wider personal development (PD) curriculum is exceptional.”
Ofsted Inspection Report · January 2023
“Leaders have created a strong sense of belonging and growing together in this school community.”
Ofsted Inspection Report · January 2023
“Pupils are happy in this school. Parents agree.”
Ofsted Inspection Report · January 2023
“Pupils enjoy coming to school.”
Ofsted Inspection Report · January 2023
“There is a strong culture of mutual support and teamwork among the staff.”
Ofsted Inspection Report · January 2023
“Children begin their education with an exciting learning adventure as they start in the early years.”
Ofsted Inspection Report · January 2023
“Staff have created a broad and inspiring
curriculum in most subjects.”Ofsted Inspection Report · January 2023
“Early years staff provide children with a magical learning journey.”
Ofsted Inspection Report · January 2023
“Pupils at Ribbon Academy love to read.”
Ofsted Inspection Report · January 2023
“Reading is at the heart of the curriculum.”
Ofsted Inspection Report · January 2023
“Staff have high ambitions for every pupil in their school.”
Ofsted Inspection Report · January 2023
“The school’s positive learning environment inspires pupils to want to know more.”
Ofsted Inspection Report · January 2023
“Pupils say they feel safe in this school.”
Ofsted Inspection Report · January 2023
“It is an inclusive, nurturing school.”
Ofsted Inspection Report · January 2023
“Pupils flourish at Ribbon Academy.”
Ofsted Inspection Report · January 2023