Ideas for implementing the catch-up premium
“The consequences for a pupil being left behind in the basics when they start secondary school can last for the rest of their education,” Nick Clegg, the Deputy Prime Minister, The Telegraph
It was recently announced that state schools will receive £500 per Year 7 pupil who does not achieve at least a Level 4 in English and maths at Key Stage 2. The extra support is designed to bring pupils struggling with English and Maths up to speed in their first year of secondary school. Schools will have the freedom to decide how best to use the ‘catch-up premium’, although some have already suggested it could go on training for staff, peer -to-peer support, small group tuition, additional classroom materials and resources such as individual mentoring. Ofsted inspectors will be keeping a close eye on how schools are using the premium and will expect to see results. Is your school prepared to implement the catch-up premium?
At Reading Matters, we have a range of services and support which can help. We can train your staff teams to offer individual and group reading and literacy support through our accredited Reading Mentors and Reading Teams programmes, we can train your older students as Reading Leaders to offer support to younger peers whilst gaining experience and a Level 2 accreditation for those aged 14+, and we have a range of Reading Families workshops and training for your parents and carers of how they can help and support their children and home. In addition our tailor made resource boxes can compliment your classrooms and support.
Please contact Reading Matters for more information on 01274 692219 or info@readingmatters.org.uk.
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