Pupil Premium

At Mayfield, we are committed to ensuring that all pupils achieve their full potential, regardless of their background. The pupil premium grant is paid to enable schools to support both disadvantaged children and young people, including those with special educational needs, and to improve educational outcomes. Our Pupil Premium funding is used strategically to close attainment gaps and provide targeted support.

Pupil Premium Allocation & Spending

Academic Year	Total Funding	Spending Priorities	Impact on Pupils
2025-2026	£124,455	In 2025–2026, Mayfield School will allocate £124,455 in pupil premium funding towards targeted literacy support, emotional wellbeing interventions like ELSA and Thrive, and enriching experiences such as Duke of Edinburgh and educational trips. Investment will also focus on staff development through CPD, specialised training, and recruitment to enhance teaching quality. Additional funding supports therapy-based interventions (MOVE, MATP, Rebound), communication strategies via specialist staff and tools, personalised academic interventions, and tailored provision for pupils with complex needs. Career preparation and meaningful work experience are also prioritised to support long-term outcomes.	The funding is expected to improve pupils’ emotional regulation, resilience, and overall wellbeing, while enabling clear academic progress from individual starting points. Communication skills will be enhanced through tailored approaches, and physical development will be supported through therapeutic programmes. Pupils will gain confidence, independence, and life skills through enrichment and real-world experiences. Attendance and engagement levels are set to rise, with a reduction in persistent absence, while preparation for post-16 transitions will be strengthened. Ultimately, the strategy aims to close the attainment and engagement gaps for disadvantaged learners.

Funding is allocated based on the number of eligible pupils, including those eligible for free school meals or the following benefits, and the grant can be used for interventions such as high quality teaching, music lessons, and support for individual pupils. The premium grant is not a personal budget for each child, but is used to address the needs of identified pupils, including those with a social worker or from families with special educational needs. The funding can also benefit non disadvantaged pupils and is reviewed annually, with eligibility sometimes continuing for the next six years. The local authority and a designated point of contact, acting as an intermediary between the school, families, and external agencies, support families and children in accessing these services and ensuring effective use of pupil premium funding.

Impact of Pupil Premium in the Previous Year

✔ Curriculum and Pathways Improved: Tailored learning pathways for KS4 and KS5 pupils were successfully developed and implemented, closely aligned with EHCP targets.

✔ Effective Targeted Interventions: Programmes such as ELSA, Thrive, MATP, Rebound, and Move supported academic, emotional, and physical progress across the school.

✔ Staff Expertise Boosted: Trained HLTAs effectively delivered personalised interventions, contributing to measurable improvements in pupil engagement and development.

✔ Enhanced Personal Development: Pupils showed increased confidence, resilience, and social skills through participation in enrichment and life skills activities.

✔ Successful Enrichment Outcomes: Pupils accessed meaningful experiences beyond the classroom, including residential and community visits.

✔ Notable Achievement: Four pupils attained the Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award, demonstrating exceptional commitment, independence, and perseverance.

✔ Holistic Progress Evident: Clear gains were made in both academic and personal areas, thanks to a responsive, needs-led curriculum and support strategy.