Pwll Primary School PDG Statement 2026-2027

The Pupil Deprivation Grant (PDG) is allocated to schools to support pupils from low-income families who are eligible for free school meals (e-FSM), and pupils who have been looked after continuously for more than six months (LAC).

Schools are expected to use this funding effectively to improve outcomes and remove barriers to learning for eligible pupils. At Pwll Primary School, we:

1. Identify the target group of pupils, their characteristics and needs
2. Plan interventions that make effective use of resources
3. Monitor and evaluate the impact of those resources

In 2026–27, Pwll Primary School has been allocated £25,300 in PDG. The spending plan identifies 20 pupils eligible for free school meals. The grant will contribute towards the cost of an HLTA, who will:

• Provide literacy support and interventions for target pupils.
• Continue to receive supervision in their role as the school’s ELSA.
• Provide Positive Play and Lego Therapy interventions for target pupils, including assessment, programme planning and evaluation where required.
• Support pupils in junior classes with numeracy programmes.
• Deliver a P4C programme exploring issues such as diversity, race, disability and equality.
• Deliver programmes to develop pupils’ digital safety and online awareness.
• Provide additional support in Nursery and Reception for vulnerable and e-FSM pupils, including support with emotional regulation, eating, parallel play and toilet training, as well as support for vulnerable pupils with challenging behaviour.