Research School Network: Making the Difference for Disadvantaged Pupils An EEF programme facilitated by Kingsbridge Research School and SWIFT Teaching School Hub

Pupil Premium strategies need to be published by 31^st December 2022 and need to align with the DfE’s ​‘menu of approaches’. This four-day, face-to-face programme is designed to help you to explore practical, evidence-informed approaches for breaking the link between family income and educational
attainment. This supports you to complete your PP strategy – more importantly, it helps you raise the attainment of children most at risk of underachieving.

You’ll engage in three face-to-face sessions prior to 31^st December to ensure your PP strategy is ready for submission. Two webinars maintain a focus on good implementation. A fourth face-to-face day in February helps you put your strategy into practice through effective Professional Development.

The programme at a glance

• Day 1: Monday 17^th October 2022, 9.30am – 3.00pm
  The role of evidence in meeting the needs of those most at risk of underachieving | Understanding the impact of socioeconomic disadvantage
  
  
• Webinar: Tuesday 1^st November 2022, 3.45pm – 5.00pm
  The ​‘Explore’ phase of implementation – identify priorities in your school.
  
  
• Day 2: Wednesday 9^th November 2022, 9.30am – 3.00pm
  Analysing existing issues and strategies | The tiered approach and the DfE’s ​‘menu of approaches’ | Identifying solutions
  
  
• Webinar: Friday 18^th November 2022, 3.30pm – 5.00pPlanning to evaluate | identifying your active ingredients
  
  
• Day 3: Friday 9^th December 2023, 9.30am – 3.00pm
  Preparing through implementation planning | Writing and acting on your PP strategy
  
  
• Day 4: Friday 3^rd February 2023, 9.30am – 3.00pm
  Delivering, monitoring and evaluating your PP strategy
  
  

Led by

• Jon Eaton Director of Kingsbridge Research School and the EEF’s Programme Lead for the ​‘Making the Difference for Disadvantage Pupils’ programme nationally
• Helen Thorneycroft, Evidence Lead in Education, specialising in Learning Behaviours, Kingsbridge Research School

Supported by:

• Lorwyn Randall, EEF
  
• Marc Rowland, national Pupil Premium expert

Who Should attend?

The programme is open to all primary and secondary schools across Devon and is aimed at Head teachers and Senior leaders with responsibility for your school’s PP strategy.