Pupil Premium Grant – Red Balloon – Norwich
Please read the information below which gives details of our Pupil Premium Grant and how we allocate the funding.
 
2023-2024:
 
In 2023-2024 (1 st  April 2023 – 31 st  March 2024) we received a total of £7245 of Pupil Premium Grant as an Independent School from Norfolk County Council. This was used to support our PP learners to access a range of alternative provision along with whole school trauma informed and PACE training for staff.
 
2024-2025:
 
For the 2024-2025 academic year (1 st  April 2024 – 31 st  March 2025) we have been allocated a total of £13650 of Pupil Premium Grant as an Independent School from Norfolk County Council. We intend to use the funding for a range of alternative provision, Norwich Theatre Royal Theatre trip, Shakespeare/English Literature workshop, first aid training for students and one to one coaching.

At Red Balloon Norwich, our core objective is to elevate the academic attainment and progress of students eligible for Pupil Premium funding, enabling them to perform on par with their non-Pupil Premium peers. However, we recognize that measuring progress goes beyond academic success alone. We also evaluate students’ social and emotional development, as well as their effort and engagement in their education.

Our students face complex barriers to attainment due to their social, emotional, and mental health needs. Poor attendance, additional special educational needs, traumatic experiences, family relationship breakdowns, cultural, social, financial concerns, and health issues all impact our students’ ability to engage in learning effectively.

At Red Balloon Norwich, we assess progress from each student’s point of entry, utilizing previous information and baseline assessments to establish a starting point. We are confident in providing every student with a personalized opportunity to reach their full potential and address inequalities in the education of students from low-income families.

Excellent teaching, learning, and building strong, positive relationships are essential for the progress of students from disadvantaged backgrounds. This is a consistent and relentless focus at Red Balloon Norwich.

In addition to this, targeted intervention and support strategies are implemented in order to:

• Improve levels of attainment and academic progress
• Enhance mathematics, reading, writing, and communication skills
• Engage students in their learning through high-quality teaching and
• Provide a wide range of enrichment activities and experiences to enhance cultural capital
• Support students in becoming aspirational, confident, and successful learners
• Prepare students for their next transition after age 16 through engagement in an extensive external provision program

The strategies aim to holistically support disadvantaged students, addressing academic needs while also fostering personal growth, cultural exposure, and preparation for future endeavors.