We ensure that teaching and learning opportunities meet the needs of all of our children.
We ensure that appropriate provision is made for children who belong to vulnerable groups, this includes ensuring that the needs of socially disadvantaged children are adequately assessed and addressed.
In making provision for socially disadvantaged children, we recognise that not all children who receive free school meals will be socially disadvantaged. We also recognise that not all children who are socially disadvantaged are registered or qualify for free school meals. We reserve the right to allocate the Pupil Premium Funding to support any child or group of children Hartley has legitimately identified as needing additional support to achieve improved outcomes in learning and/or well-being.
Pupil Premium Funding will be allocated following a needs analysis which will identify priority groups or individuals. Limited funding and resources means that not all children receiving free school meals will be in receipt of Pupil Premium interventions at one time.
The Senior Management Team will allocate Pupil Premium Funding in order to:
Establish small booster group sizes thus improving opportunities for effective assessment and accelerating progress.
Provide small group work with an experienced teacher focused on overcoming gaps in learning, especially in Literacy and Numeracy.
One to one support.
For additional teaching and learning opportunities provided through qualified teachers, trained TAs or external agencies.
All our work through the Pupil Premium will be aimed at accelerating progress moving all children to at least age related expectations. A particular focus will be placed on improving Literacy and Numeracy and narrowing the attainment and progress gap between children entitled to Pupil Premium and their peers.
Pupil Premium Grant Allocation
Pupil Premium Grant (PPG) Allocation for 2018/19: £44,880
You can access a detailed breakdown for the proposed expenditure for 2018/19 and for previous years: 2017/18, 2016/17, 2015/16 and 2014/15 on the links below:
Children can have free school meals and are eligible for Pupil Premium if they receive any of the following:
Universal Credit (provided you have an annual net earned income of no more than £7,400, as assessed by earnings from up to three of your most recent assessment periods)
Income support
Income Based Jobseeker’s Allowance
Income Related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)
Support under part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999
Child Tax Credit provided you are not entitled to Working Tax Credit and have an annual income that does not exceed £16,190
The guaranteed element of Pension Credit
Working Tax Credit run-on – paid for four weeks after you stop qualifying for Working Tax Credit
If you think you may be eligible we would urge you to complete an application form, available from the School Office, and hand it to a member of the Office Staff.
The behaviour of pupils is outstanding…Pupils are proud to belong to the community of Hartley Primary Academy…Pupils’ conduct in lessons is exemplary.
Ofsted, March 2016
The standards at Hartley Primary Academy are exceptional. They have been consistently above average over time.
Ofsted, March 2016
The school provides a caring and supportive environment to children and there is a clear emphasis on enabling children to be the best they can be — both academically and as “people”.
A quotation from a member of staff, Ofsted Report, March 2016
I feel really safe at Hartley Primary Academy…all the teachers and my friends are all around me.