Summary The key message from this case study is the importance of leaders using data effectively to identify those pupils who are falling behind and to provide and evaluate appropriate early interventions. Theme Particular factor YYD Leadership Designated senior leader ✔✔ Rigorous use of data and self-evaluation ✔✔ Training and effective deployment of staff ✔✔ including teaching assistants and specialists Strong link with governors Teaching and Catch-up programmes ✔✔ Learning Tailored curriculum Wellbeing programme focusing on self-esteem ✔✔ Engagement with Strong dialogue with parents parents and Establishing and sustaining strategic wider community partnerships Key Contact Heini Thomas Headteacher Ysgol Y Dderi Llangybi Lampeter Ceredigion SA48 8LY 01570 493424 REDUCING THE IMPACT OF POVERTY ON EDUCATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT POLICY OBSERVATORY CASE STUDY 3 Name of School/Setting: Pencoed Comprehensive School Local Authority: Bridgend Type of School/Setting: Secondary
Summary The key message from this case study is the importance of leaders using data effectively to identify those pupils who are falling behind and to provide and evaluate appropriate early interventions. Theme Particular factor YYD Leadership Designated senior leader ✔✔ Rigorous use of data and self-evaluation ✔✔ Training and effective deployment of staff including teaching assistants and specialists ✔✔ Strong link with governors Teaching and Learning Catch-up programmes ✔✔ Tailored curriculum Wellbeing programme focusing on self-esteem ✔✔ Engagement with parents and wider community Strong dialogue with parents Establishing and sustaining strategic partnerships Key Contact Heini Thomas Headteacher Ysgol Y Dderi Llangybi Lampeter Ceredigion SA48 8LY 01570 493424 REDUCING THE IMPACT OF POVERTY ON EDUCATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT POLICY OBSERVATORY CASE STUDY 3 Name of School/Setting: Pencoed Comprehensive School Local Authority: Bridgend Type of School/Setting: Secondary
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