Additional Funding / Pupil Premium - The Crescent Academy

During 2026/2027, the school will receive additional funding under the title “Pupil Premium.” We have been given an additional £571,950 to spend on enhancing the children’s learning experiences.

This year we have planned to spend some of the money as follows:

To provide all DAY school educational visits at no cost to parents and to subsidise ALL residential visits by at least 80%.
To develop quality first teaching provision for all practitioners; this is realised by the CPD journeys for all staff and mentors for Early Career Teachers.
Continued investment in Accelerated Reader, MyOn, and Star Early Literacy to maintain the development of children's comprehension skills and wider reading.
Purchase supplementary books, which match the phonics scheme, to support further reading at home for our youngest children.
To provide additional SENDCo support to children and staff in ensuring that those with SEND receive an ambitious curriculum during their learning journey. This includes enhanced support across the school to ensure The Crescent Academy puts Inclusion at the forefront of all its work to ensure the best outcomes for all.
To ensure children are technologically competent through the provision of wider technology resources so that the digital era brings new learning opportunities for all.
To provide themed days each half term, to celebrate different cultures and their celebrations and to broaden children's knowledge of the wider world.
To heavily subsidise new school uniforms (jumper and tie) for every child registered at the school.
To provide a rucksack for all children entering KS2 and a book bag to all children entering the EYFS in September 2026.

We know that the children benefit greatly from this and enjoy the additional opportunities to support both their academic and personal growth, given to them through this funding.

Full details of our spending can be found in our Pupil Premium Strategy document.