Catch-up Premium Plan: Swindon Academy Secondary Phase 2020-2021
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Catch-up Premium Plan: Swindon Academy Secondary Phase 2020-2021
Academy Swindon Academy Secondary Phase Allocated funding (Catch-Up) £52,771
Number on roll (total) 913 in Years 7-11 Allocated funding (National Tutoring Programme) £13,000
% Pupil Premium eligible pupils 40.6% Number in sixth form 124
Issues identified from September 2020 as barriers to learning (e.g. curriculum gaps / literacy / attendance / wellbeing)
B1: Literacy skills: many pupils have reading ages are below the national average. Reading fluency and stamina has declined during lockdown.
B2: During Lockdown, gaps in knowledge, understanding and skills have developed across the curriculum as identified by each Head of Department
B3: Many pupils do not have access to a device which they can use for home learning or in the event of the need to self-isolate.
B4: SEMH issues for some SEND students have worsened during and following the lockdown period
B5: New and different T&L strategies will be needed for our Covid-secure classrooms
B6: With no SATs scores, it is difficult for teachers to plan and differentiate for year 7 pupils effectively.
B7: Any pupil with a poor attendance record in 2020-21 will be at risk of underachieving when their Lockdown absence is taken into account
B8: Wellbeing: Some students may find it difficult to adjust to the new school routines and structures
B9: Wellbeing: Some pupils have developed anxiety and some serious safeguarding concerns are emerging following the lockdown period
B10: There is a risk that parental engagement levels will decline during the ‘virtual meeting’ era
B11: The new plans for the school day create a number of logistical difficulties which could hamper high quality teaching and learning
1Teaching and Whole School Strategies
Year Actions Intended impact Cost
7 B6: MidYis testing for all Year 7 students Identify the ability of all students so that teaching sets accurately £1,104
reflect ability.
7 B6: The ‘no more marking’ comparative judgement Scripts will be used to identify the ability of our new Year 7 cohort with £0.00
assessments to be completed by all Year 7 students in regards to literacy. Teachers will use the outcomes to identify gaps in
English learning that have arisen due to Lockdown.
7 8 9 10 B1: Purchase 3x NGRT tests for all students in Years 7-10 These tests will enable us to track reading ages and highlight the £7,407
positive impact our literacy strategy is having.
7 8 9 10 B1: Purchase additional tutor reading book sets to The book sets purchased will provide a rich canon of literature to £5,448
broaden the menu of books available extend pupils’ vocabulary and increase their reading fluency. Students
will be exposed to a greater number of words and challenging texts.
The teacher ensures correct pronunciation and leads on the 30-minute
daily reading programme. Students are developing a wider and more
appropriate vocabulary range for subsequent use across the
curriculum.
11 B2: SLT Focus: no students to miss learning time; ‘Protect There is no substitute for being in front of the teacher as school closure £0.00
every lesson like it was their last’ to avoid any further has so clearly demonstrated
gaps in knowledge.
11 B2: Pacing plans will be completed in all subject areas to Planning a lesson-by-lesson approach will ensure content is delivered in £0.00
ensure the lesson time remaining is sufficient to cover all time while also being able to assess achievement and progress
syllabus content to be examined
7-11 B3: Ensure all students in all years have a computer This will allow students to access all online learning resources at home £16,581
(chrome book) and access to the internet at home whether for homework, periods of self-isolation, or local lockdown
incidents
10-11 B2: Ensure that all KS4 teachers are trained up in their This will safeguard against potential staff absence or indeed £0.00
exam specification specification changes which means the curriculum is altered and there
is a need for more expertise in different part of the spec
7-11 B11: Train 10 more staff members to become Considering the COVID situation, it is more essential than ever to offer
instructional coaches staff coaching, particularly as they are working alone in classrooms
rather than using staff bases. This will support staff morale and thus
positively influence T&L
27-11 B11: Purchase mini whiteboards and pens for all This action will enable staff to gauge the understanding of all students £2,747
students in Years 7- 13 in the classroom, without having to walk around the classroom
7-11 B5: Ensure that the new SENECA PREMIUM platform is The resources available within SENECA will allow for strong £2,603
rolled out successfully and monitor the usage across year independent learning at home and thus improve pupil progress when it
groups comes to key assessment points (mocks and exams). Students have
access to smart assignments, bespoke revision materials based on a
work completion algorithm, and wrong answer analysis for all subject
based exam revision. Staff and students will be able to identify learning
gaps and set bespoke homework and revision that covers these gaps.
Analysis of students’ work then builds over time and interleaved
practice and revision is created.
7-11 B2: Continue the tracking of PREP engagement to keep PREP will improve the independence of our students as well as support £564
up the positive momentum that was created during progress when it comes to key assessment points (mocks and exams)
lockdown
7-11 B5: Focus on Rosenshine & TLAC strategies leading to all Evidence-based strategies are supporting students’ learning potential in £0.00
students knowing more and remembering more of the knowing more and remembering more. The TLAC strategies in
common curriculum being taught particular are allowing students to maximise learning and retain key
subject knowledge.
7-11 B5: Learn about and implement best practice through Trust-wide webinars will give teachers access to the very best of what £0.00
trust-wide webinars which include a focus on curriculum, exists across the MAT. This will lead to the most effective classroom
T&L, behaviour and pupil premium practice being shared and student learning optimised.
Total Cost £36,454
Allocated cost from catch up Grant
3Targeted Strategies
Year Group Actions Intended impact Cost
7-11 B1: Purchase Bedrock Learning to support all students Improve the literacy levels and vocabulary of our students. This will be £2,866
with their literacy levels shown by an increase in NGRT scores between October 20 and July 21
7-11 B2: Provide Period 7 PREP club open to all pupils but Period 7 PREP club will help pupils to keep up with homework and £0.00
with specific invites for pupils who struggle to reduce gaps in subject knowledge
compete PREP at home.
7 B6: Thinking Reading: Small group tuition for students The students who benefit from this small group work will make rapid £1,475
in Year 7/8 who require support in reading. progress in literacy and numeracy as seen in the January NGRT tests
and January ROA
11 B5 B6: Use allocated funding from the National A Teach Frist Mentor will support identified students. Swindon £5,835
Tutoring Program to ensure additional targeted Teachers will also provide targeted support. Their progress will be
support is put in place for all students tracked at key assessment points such as mocks and exams
7-9 B5 B6: Direct Instruction (English & maths) Training has been delivered by the Avonbourne DI hub team to staff at £0.00
the school and students identified for the programme. Programme well
understood by the trained staff and suitable resources in place to
optimise impact of DI.
7-11 B5: Hegarty and SPARX maths subscription Close and systematic tracking of Hegarty maths student completion £1,200
rates. Focus on number of questions answered correctly and time spent
completing the tasks / videos. Monthly report produced tracking
individual student success at class and school level
Total Cost £11,376
Allocated cost from catch up Grant
4Wider Strategies
Year Group Actions Intended impact Cost
B8: Pay for 100-120 hours of counselling time Having additional counsellors or the provision will allow for more £1,173
children to have access to specialist advice and guidance over their
worries centred around post lock down routines and anxieties. This will
have an overall impact on well-being which will lead to a more positive
outlook in lessons and around school
7-11 B2: Ensure that the home learning offer is updated The process of accessing online learning resources is easy to do and is £0.00
and made available to all parents (via EPraise in the bespoke for each subject in all years. The use of Oak Academy, Hegarty
event of a student absence for self-isolation and/or Maths and the UL curriculum is key here
local lockdown
7-11 B10: EPraise – provide details about homework and Purchasing of EPRAISE app which is allowing parents and students to £2,691
home learning and track completion rated. Invest in the track set homework and work set for students to complete at home
messaging add-on more effectively. Epraise messenger and attendance add ons
purchased to facilitate improved communication and tracking of
attendance.
7-11 B10: Use Teams Calling for Progress Review Day in To maintain communication between the school and the parents £950
2020/21 to ensure regular dialect between home and regarding academic performance
school regarding academic performance
Total Cost £4,940
Allocated cost from catch up Grant
Summary Catch-up Grant allocation
Strategy Cost
Teaching and whole school £36,454
Targeted £11,376
Wider £4,940
Total £52,771
Allocation £52,771
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