Pupil Premium

Intent

The pupils at Sycamore Short Stay School have either been permanently excluded from main stream schools or are at risk of being so.  Many have complex additional needs, many have gaps in learning due to frequent or extended time out of education. Many arrive at Sycamore highly anxious due to the stress of being excluded. Pupils arrive with us throughout the academic year.

Our objective for pupil premium funding is to address these issues (academic and personal/social).  This requires a holistic approach and may integrate other agencies. We value: Communication, Consistency and Nurturing. Our mission is to build trusting relationships and unlock potential. Our aim is to enable our pupils to succeed in education, realise their own potential and play an active part in society.

Interventions may be whole school, whole class or individual. It may include pupils who are not entitled to PPG.

Funding will be used to try to remove any barriers to learning/development.

We will continue using this funding in the next year for the same purposes, integrating it with other school developments.

Funding

Our school received £11,712 for the academic year 2022-23.