Main Barriers to Achievement Faced by BCA PP Pupils

Pupil Premium Report: allocation, spending and intended impact at Bath Community Academy 2016/2017 – reviewed by Academy Council, April 2017

The summer results of 2016 were in line with BCA predictions, demonstrating a robust monitoring system in place within the school. In our Basics and 5 ACEM we are above for both PP and non PP. In comparison to summer 2015 22% increase of PP students gaining 5 ACEM. Both Maths and English 3 levels of progress were at national average or significantly above it (English). There is still a gap in attainment for PP and non PP students of -0.4 meaning that on average a non PP student will gain 0.4 of a grade higher that a PP student. As a school we will remain committed to addressing this issue and identify further how to meet the needs of all our students and provide equity to all or remove barriers to learning. In the table below are identified areas that we propose to address the needs of our vulnerable learners and react appropriately through REVIEW, PLAN , DO …. Aspect of Pupil Premium Explanation From April 2016, amount per pupil Percentage of students on roll claiming this National average (percentage) of students aspect * claiming this FSM Students who are from low income families who £935 47.9% 28.9%** apply for, and are eligible for, free school meals. Ever 6 Children who were eligible for FSM at any point £935 within the last 6 years

*Based on January 2016 census data.

Main barriers to achievement faced by BCA PP pupils:  Lack of access to extracurricular activities such as school trips and music lessons, due to financial constraints.  Access to working space and reading materials at home.  Safeguarding issues  Low literacy and numeracy levels from ks2  Disengagement  Social and emotional barriers to learning  Parental engagement  Confidence  Attendance at school can be lower

First Review – January 2017 A final review of the overall impact for the 2016-2017 academic year will take place in August 2017.

2016 Y10 Term 6 Y 11 Term 1 Year 11 Term 3 2017 Results 2015/2016 2016/2017 Y 11 Term 2 2016/2017 2016/2017 Targets

PP Basics 47% 5% 14%↑ 10%↓ 19%↑ 62% Non PP Basics 68% 27% 33%↑ 29%↓ 32%↑ 85% PP vs Non PP Gap 21% 22% 19%↓ 19%↓ 13%↓ 23% PP Value Added 933 948 942↓ 930↓ 924↓ 1023 Non PP Value Added 979 952 967↑ 957↓ 960↑ 1002 PP - Progress 8 -1.03 -0.92 -0.95↓ -1.2↓ -1.24 ↓ -0.24 Non PP Progress 8 -0.47 -0.8 -0.66↑ -0.8↓ -0.75↑ -0.5 English 3 LOP 79% 26% 43% ↑ 38% ↓ 40% ↑ 100% PP English 3 LOP 85% 5% 10%↑ 10% 24%↑ 100% English 4 LOP 45% 7% 15%↑ 22%↑ 26%↑ 100% PP English 4 LOP 46% 5% 10%↑ 10% 14%↑ 100% Maths 3 LOP 55% 22% 24% ↑ 20% ↓ 22% ↑ 100% PP Maths 3 LOP 54% 0% 5% ↑ 0% ↓ 14% ↑ 100% Maths 4 LOP 17% 4% 6%↑ 4%↓ 4%↓ 100% PP Maths 4 LOP 15% 0% 5%↑ 0%↓ 0% 100%

Pupil premium funding 2016/17

Description of Expenditure Value (£) Intended impact How Review 1 January 2017 Review August 2017 impact will be measu red

Uniform: On-going subsidy for students Sutton Trust: Uniform 0 months To Numbe This has been of particular importance this year due to the status of the We have bought up our stock of uniform experiencing extenuating hardship - improve visible hardship and to support r of school. We also have supported many students with uniform on ad-hoc basis. for BCA 2017-2018 and have enough items of uniform are purchased on a students to engage in school – removing studen Current spend is under forecast but we are planning to buy up the stock of jumpers and ties to support families case-by-case basis. any barriers. BCA serves an area in the ts our suppliers to assist our students next year. unable to buy these items. 4,200.00 bottom 5% for poverty. receivi ng free unifor m.

Alternative Provision expenditure, 10,000.00 Sutton Trust: Behaviour Interventions +4 Numbe Since September we have supported 7 students with accessing alternative Awaiting Verification providing other personalised venues months r of curriculum. A further 3 have been referred to HERS. and programmes as needed. There is a need to identify bespoke alterna opportunities and placements for tive students – to inspire and engage. To placem provide support off site for pupils to ents remain in main stream education. success fully comple ted. Improv ements in achiev ement and attitud e for each individ ual as record ed throug h placem ent paper work. Throug h feedba ck from alterna te provisi on provid ers, and by studen ts success ful return to BCA and subseq uent improv ed grades and attend ance.

Engagement with local alternative 10,000.00 Sutton Trust: Behaviour Interventions +4 Reduct We are currently paying to be part of BAP which supports managed moves We have 1 student currently attending education providers, with full and part months ion in and SAFs support. 6 students since September have been supported – 2 with vocational work experience through time places for students who require There is a need to identify bespoke numbe buying uniform. Only 1 to date has not been successful. Rocksteady provision in Bristol preparing early access to a more vocational type opportunities and placements for r of them for tradework. We have secured 1 of education. students – to inspire and engage, for FTE/PE week of work experience for the same example the Princes Trust, Bath Youth for X for student and are currently arranging for Christ. These interventions support studen this to take place. This is decreasing the students at risk of PEX. ts who number of FTE’s for this individual. have We have 1 student on a negotiated had these transfer to another school and this has interve supported that students transition. ntions. Re engage ment in educati on. Improv ement in behavi our and lesson scores. Reduce d numbe r of behavi our inciden ts.

Accelerated Reader software. 5,000.00 Sutton Trust: Accelerated Reader +3 Improv English department currently use two elements of AR. Star Reading test is We are discontinuing the use of months, Feedback +8 months ement used to measure reading age. This is done bi-termly. This is useful for Accelerated Reader in 2017/2018 due to Central to the Whole School literacy drive, in measuring reading progress generally (not just for AR). The books and the ongoing cost and lack of staffing to focuses on supporting students, to enable readin quizzes although being used are not as effective as they have been in the support and deliver this program them to read more and be able to access g age past as department feel absence of librarian. justifiably. the curriculum. Reversing literacy for privilege. pupils. Improv ed lesson scores and assess ment point data, improv ed readin g ability should benefit the studen t in all subject areas as the curricul um becom es more accessi ble to them.

PiXL membership and associated PiXL - to support the promotion of Improv Annual (reduced) membership, training courses for staff to understand We have secured PiXL membership for an training/conferences for staff. excellence for students, and to improve ed resulting in several initiatives already in place – e.g. WTM, English Apps. additional year as developing confidence life chances for young people through exam in some strategies has led to an upswing improved educational achievement and grades in student engagement at Homework enhanced self-esteem in order to connect and Clubs and Extended Day sessions them to worthy progression routes in the confide next stage of their education. nce in studen ts, as measur ed throug h studen t voice 5,000.00 feedba ck. More PP studen ts to make good/e xpecte d LOP. Predict ed and actual grades to improv e.

Personalisation of timetables to reduce Sutton Trust: Social and emotional Throug The school has now appointed a permanent member of staff to run the Cabin The Cabin has provided an effective risk of exclusion – including cost of learning +4 months, Mentoring +1 h – All students permitted to ‘time-out’ now report to Cabin. A number of resource supporting the transition and additional Supply/Cover Supervisor for month, Behaviour Interventions +4 increas students have timetables of support based around the Cabin. reintegration base for a significant 2 days per week, evolved into the months ed number of students. This contributed to a Cabin. To provide wrap around provision for attend massive upswing in the attendance rates ance for 3 students at a very high risk of 29,000.00 students, to support engagement and attendance at the academy. figures attracting prosecution from the CMES and for for another 3 requiring support to attend pupils school regularly. We will develop this who provision into the new academic year to use the continue to support students moving it to Cabin. the library and introducing SEND staff to continue to monitor it with support from the Achievement Mentors. Description of Expenditure Value (£) Intended impact How Review 1 January 2017 Review August 2017 impact will be measu red

Student Emotional Well-Being Sutton Trust: Social and emotional This Staffing in excess of other schools. The SEWBC provided a valuable resource Coordinator: The Academy desperately learning +4 months will be supporting the emotional well-being of needed investment in the area of This is a significant need in BCA – students measur students. preventative emotional action and so in-need of emotional and well-being ed The EWBC worked 1-1 with 44 Pupil this role is vital for all students, in support have access to a non teaching throug Premium Students with a range of particular those attracting PP. member of staff. The focus is on high h interventions ranging from referrals to level support, to remove barriers and improv CAMHS, the CMES, the School Nurse, allow students to more successfully access ed Connecting Families, Southside Family their learning. The EWBC also facilitates attend Support & Play Service, Compass, access to other services such as CAMHS, ance Mentoring Plus, Youth Connect, Bath Mentoring Plus and Counselling. figures. Youth For Christ, Supporting Family Improv Change, internal and external Counselling, This EWBC seeks to address significant ed barriers to learning and progression CAFs and Team around the Family grades meetings, negotiated transfer meetings. through supporting some of our most in vulnerable students. studen The EWBC facilitated the CAMHS Hub for ts who a large number of BCA students. use the There are a significant number of case EWBC, studies that demonstrate how this post and enabled students to access education throug during difficult and traumatic h circumstances. studen £36,000.00 t wellbei ng, measur ed throug h studen t voice feedba ck. Measu red throug h anony mous individ ual studen t case studies .

Children Missing Education Officer £6,000.00 To support pupils and their families, for This Improvement in attendance from PP Persistent absences – 68.4% of PP Overall attendance finished for the year at (total spend is £12,000.00 for PP & Non PP those who have persistent low will be students with persistent absence were showing an improvement in 90% which is a significant increase on students). attendance figures. To provide an measur attendance figures when reviewed in January 2017. 2015/2016 which finished at 88%. effective and efficient combination of ed The support enabled BCA to develop support, challenge and sanction to those throug robust systems to monitor absence and with parental responsibility. h intervene through a stepped approach improv with students whose attendance was ed failing. attend ance figures.

Hardship Fund: All trips and £2,000.00 Sutton Trust: Arts Participation +2 Reduct There has been a high level of trips and Community Day 1 open to all Further trips that were undertaken Community days are 100% student months ion in students : included: funded however there is an allocation numbe CD1 Avon Valley Adventure Park This addresses short falls in Cultural r of PP Harry Potter World Bath – Alkmaar Twin Cities Visit to Holland of funding to ensure that all PP Capital and also inspires and engages students and those experiencing studen Level 3 games Ten Tors Challenge students in activities that have the ts who University visit year 9 Visit to Arnolfini Gallery extenuating hardship (case by case opportunity to broaden their horizons. basis) can participate. do not Thorpe Park Trip attend Bowling & Cinema Trip Community Day trips/re School Residential at Culmington Manor wards events for financi al reason s. Increas ed % PP engage d in subject , eviden ced throug h progre ss made. Outco mes for studen ts within subject improv ed. Studen t voice regardi ng impact of experie nce. Studen t attend ance, lesson scores. Catch up funding to support students £5250.00 High Quality teaching and 1-2 support to Measu Year 7 Maths - Catch up sessions are now in place. On average the students who took part in who did not achieve ARE. help close the gap in Maths & English. red by intervention made 254.6% improvement improv English – currently looking into Nessey –ICT programme from CLF assessment 1 to CLF assessment Lead LSA’s supporting students with £5,250 split equally between Maths and English. 3. literacy and numeracy. ed progre All students were able to access the end Maths – Leader of Maths has been ss of of year exam. 5 students were unable to meeting fortnightly with Lead LSA, to PP access CLF assessment 1. plan interventions for each year group. studen 13 of the 23 students made improvement between CLF assessment 1 and CLF English - scheduled literacy lessons, ts to enable assessment 3. with focus on phonics and handwriting Progress can also be seen within the skills to improve access to KS3 outco mes in students Numeracy Ninja’s workbook – curriculum, and comprehension and 60% of students made ≥ 2 belts progress. sentence-level writing skills line with Star reading test reading ages increased their for C2 average of +1.05 years peers, Spelling accuracy increased by average of as +72% shown Increase in students able to fully access in summer English exam. Leading to: assess Reduction of 10% of SEND Students at A ment Reduction of 20% of SEND students at Y point Increase of 24% of SEND students at O data. Improv ed confide nce and enjoym ent of lessons – record ed throug h studen t voice feedba ck. More PP studen ts to make good/e xpecte d LOP. Predict ed and actual grades to improv e.

Description of Expenditure Value (£) Intended impact How Review 1 January 2017 impact will be measu red

Development of Thrive programme Two new members of staff currently being This We now have 4 staff trained in Thrive Whole class assessments. The first quarter of the academic year was amongst whole school staff, to support trained in Thrive techniques, to build the will be We are seeing improved behaviour and an increased ability to self-regulate marked with the news of the closure and the emotional needs of vulnerable capacity of support for students measur by pupils who have benefited from the Thrive trained staff. the final quarter saw the first year group learners. emotional wellbeing and potential ed on to involuntarily leave the Academy. interruptions to learning. All research individ Behaviour incidences rose during these suggests that PP students have increased ual two quarters – however there is a chance of exposure to the risk factors studen noticeable drop in behavioural incidences which lead to the need for this form of t during the 2nd and 3rd quarter when the intervention. assess Academy was running without the ments additional distraction of the closure and £1000.00 within relative upheaval. SEND, and throug h Pupil Premiu m behavi our events logged.

Summer school opportunity for all new £1,000.00 Due to small numbers in this year group – This All current year 7 were invited to take place in summer school supported by The number of students on roll in Year 8 year 7 cohort, in partnership with Bath Bath rugby agreed to make the will be Bath rugby. All students received a transition booklet for BCA. Around 20% of in 2017/2018 is 32 compared with 35 at Rugby. intervention / transition support available measur the year group participated in this activity. the beginning of 2016/2017. This is in to the whole year group. Students invited ed keeping with the low number of in-year to work on a summer project at BCA throug transfer applications. The work students during the school holidays. A student trip h the produced has been put on display within to the Rec was planned, and a celebration studen the Academy throughout the academic at the end of the intervention for parents ts’ year. and staff to view the work produced by inducti Since the announcement of closure the the students. on to Academy has not recruited any new school students and Second ary Educati on, and throug h increas ed confide nce.

Hardship Funds - to provide cooking Provisions for cooking provided at Throug We are currently providing subsidised or free ingredients for disadvantaged This is highly popular. BCA will continue supplies to students who for a variety subsidised cost, to ensure that all h students in all year groups, all pupils now take part in catering lessons. this into 2017/2018 to support students of reasons are unable to provide students can participate and take an numbe undertaking catering as a practical ingredients for catering lessons. active part in DT lessons. rs of subject. studen £1,000.00 ts taking part in caterin g lessons in DT.

Development of leadership To engage with local community based This BYFC currently running a weekly ‘boys’ yr 8-10 lunch time group, to be Awaiting Data programmes and opportunities for projects, so that work in school can be will be reviewed after 6 weeks. vulnerable learners. supported in the students’ local area. measur BYFC – the Year 10 group have been observed by staff to be more confident Current projects include work with Bath ed and sociable following their lunchtime group. It has been noted that some Area Play Project, BYFC, Mentoring Plus, throug students have been less reliant on adults in a social situation. Bath City Farm. h studen ts re- engage ment in school, with improv £5,000.00 ed attend ance, fewer behavi our inciden ts and throug h improv ed lesson scores.

Easter and May Holiday revision classes £5,000.00 Sutton Trust: Summer Schools +3 months Measu This is being scheduled, to begin in Spring 2017. Easter and May holiday classes were set for Year 10 and 11 GCSE students Supporting PP students who may have red up and attended by students and a good across English, Maths and a range of poor routines, space and support from throug proportion of PP students. other subjects – funds payment of home to be able to revise and prepare for h staff, and additional supply staff tutors. exams. improv ed exam grades in GCSE’s. More PP studen ts to make good/e xpecte d LOP. Predict ed and actual grades to improv e.

Extended Learning – students can stay To enable students a suitable place to Measu This is an ongoing programme. BCA has recently improved the programme by All staff were trained up to use PLC’s. on after school from Monday – complete homework, with assistance red personalising extended learning with Personalised Learning Checklists. These were introduced to all students in Wednesday to work on coursework from subject tutors if needed. To enable throug Y11 and were rolled out across all subject and homework, with access to subject students access to facilities such as h areas. teachers for help. Year 11’s have a computers, art resources if needed. improv timetable which has been personalised ed according to their Personalised exam Learning Checklist. grades in GCSE’s. More PP £0 studen ts to make good/e xpecte d LOP. Predict ed and actual grades to improv e.

Personalised Learning Checklist To enable Year 11 to know exactly what This All Y11 now have a PLC, as of March 2017. Impact to be measured fully in Engagement with them was higher in they need to work on and revise for in will be August 2017 Review of PP. some subject areas, such as maths and order to bridge the gap before exams. measur Geography than others. ed throug h the £0 use of the PLC by studen ts and parent s. Description of Expenditure Value (£) Intended impact How Review 1 January 2017 impact will be measu red

School Look School Look seating plan software - allows Throug School Look in use in Learning Walks/observations. This has had some use – colleagues are all teachers to identify the pupil premium h now expected to identify PP students in students in their classes. This then allows increas the seating plans however they are us to detail the individual support that ed produced. students receive in the classroom awaren ess of which pupils are PP, and £0 throug h increas ed progre ss and attain ment for these pupils.

Subsidy for music lessons. £5,000.00 Sutton Trust: Arts Participation +2 Throug Two students currently have subsidised drumming lessons. Awaiting Data months Uptake of extra-curricular musical h instruments had historically been poor, increas particularly with PP students. Money has ed been allocated to subsidise tuition, numbe particularly for PP students, to increase r of uptake. This has secured improvement – studen or been part of the improvement in KIPP ts schools in the US partici pating in extracu rricular music lessons . Throug h studen ts having an increas ed awaren ess that this opport unity is availab le for them.

Careers Advisor To enable PP students to access further Analysi All students have received minimum of one 1-2-1 with independent advisor. This has been successful in that all education and to have bespoke careers s of the students have been targeted and a follow support. To reduce the number of NEETs. numbe up has been planned for September 2017 r of to determine the support and advice we NEETs can give to students at risk of NEET. over UPDATE – one student NEET in September time. has been identified and their name passed Throug on to Clare Middlehurst at BANES Careers h £500.00 (of £959.50 total spend). to provide advice and guidance. records of intend ed destina tions for Post 16.

Contingency Contingency for further measures to Awaiting Data provide continued support to students throughout the remainder of the academic year.

TOTAL PP Spend £130,950.00

TOTAL PP Income £127,160.00

TOTAL PP Overspend £3,790.00

Further PP Actions to date : Ongoing Book Scrutiny for HAP students – results are being fed back to staff to drive further improvement in this area. CPD to support marking, with focus on PP students – agreement for staff to mark PP books first. Year 11 target board in staff room with PP students identified. During twice weekly staff briefing staff are updated on progress via the RAT board, with focus on those students who still need to improve. All year 11 students have been allocated a staff member as a mentor in the lead up to exams. Revision flash cards provided for students to assist with exam preparation. We have run 16 external trips since September – 5 academic, 6 aimed at inspiring students, and 5 aimed at enriching their experiences. Several have been completely free all have been heavily subsidised, with no child exempt due to finances. We have liaised with Sirona charity and several of our families received additional Christmas presents. The SEND department was also given gifts to use with our students. Upcoming Actions Development of a PP provision map. A 6 week engagement programme for KS3 with Bath City farm being planned for term 6. We are liaising with Bath Rugby Foundation and their HITZ programme.