Pupil Premium Impact 2015/16
The impact of Pupil Premium 2015/16
| Outcome | Chosen Approach | Impact | Lessons Learnt | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Increase of positive interaction | Group Music Therapy | Some students increased time from 5 minutes to 30 minutes, thus huge increase in engagement | Group session beneficial for all students re peer interaction however, students are less anxious and needs better met when sessions are smaller group or individual | £1800 |
| Improvement in numeracy skills | Numicon resources and staff training | Staff introduced to numicon as part of a numeracy strategy. Some impact on data evident | Numicon is accessible to all students, however more targeted, individualised approach needed. Some students responded very well as seen in data results. | £1020 |
| Increase in acceptance of new experiences | Enrichment activities | Swimming – water confidence and personal water skills have shown great improvement. Horse-riding – therapeutic as well as postural, Occupational therapy targets, posture | confidence and personal water skills have shown great improvement. Horse-riding – therapeutic as well as postural, Occupational therapy targets, posture Clear planning to be put in place to track impact across the terms | £2600 |
| Improvement in communication skills | PECS training for staff | Increase in numbers of students using and accessing PECS transference of skills to EH | Target specific groups and staff initially | £2500 |
| Improvement in individual communication skills | AAC devices to support communic ation | Trial of using devices across education in determining what approach ‘voice’ works better with our students | More staff training required for consistency of use and expectation | £2500 |
| Increase in physical activity and enrichment | Yoga | Increased stamina, strength in core muscle groups and ability to relax. Introduction to mindfulness | Small group session works better for our students with more individualised approach | £1250 |
| Sensory Regulation | Sensory Resources to meet individual needs | Increase in ability of students to self-regulate, reduction in anxieties and decrease in incidents | Agreed specific strategies to meet needs of each individual with clear tracking system in place to record progress | £1500 |
| Whole school enrichment activities | Visiting professionals | All students accessed at least one event (concert, art and craft, drumming workshop) | Clear preparation for students needed in accessing. Offering of individual, small group as well as whole school sessions | £2400 |
| TOTAL | £15,570 |
