Pupil Premium
Pupil Premium and Service Pupil Premium at Wymondham College
At Wymondham College, we are committed to ensuring that every student, regardless of background, is supported to achieve their very best academically, socially and personally.
The Pupil Premium is additional funding provided by the government to support pupils who may face disadvantage, including those who are eligible for Free School Meals, have been eligible in the past, are looked after by the local authority, or are from families in the Armed Forces through the Service Pupil Premium.
We use this funding carefully and strategically to remove barriers to learning and to ensure all pupils have access to high-quality teaching, targeted academic support and strong pastoral care.
Our approach is built around the TALENT framework, which focuses on:
- Teaching: High-quality, adaptive teaching in every classroom.
- Attendance: Supporting pupils and families to improve attendance and engagement.
- Literacy and Numeracy: Targeted interventions to close gaps and build confidence.
- Enrichment: Access to trips, clubs, cultural experiences and wider opportunities.
- Next Steps: High-quality careers guidance and transition support.
- Transparency: Clear use of funding and measurable impact.
Pupil Premium funding is used to support a wide range of provision, including academic tutoring, literacy and numeracy interventions, wellbeing and mental health support, attendance initiatives, enrichment opportunities and access to resources that pupils may not otherwise be able to afford.
The Service Pupil Premium specifically supports students from Armed Forces families. This funding helps us provide pastoral support, wellbeing resources, staff training and targeted academic support to ensure service pupils feel included, supported and able to thrive within our school community.
We regularly evaluate the impact of our Pupil Premium and Service Pupil Premium spending using attendance data, assessment outcomes, behaviour information and pupil voice. This allows us to ensure funding is used effectively and that support is continually refined to meet pupils’ needs.
If you believe your child may be eligible for Pupil Premium or Free School Meals, or if you would like more information about how this support works at Wymondham College, please do not hesitate to contact the school via College Office. All enquiries are treated sensitively and confidentially.
