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Menu of Approaches: evidence brief and supporting resources

This planning tool introduces key findings from reliable research and signposts to research evidence related to each strand of the Department for Education’s ‘menu of approaches’.

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Discussion prompts for governors and trustees to support an effective strategy

All governors should champion strategic Pupil Premium spending by asking questions and initiating purposeful discussions. To help, we’ve put together some discussion prompts based on our five point plan to an effective strategy.

Podcast: Sustaining your Pupil Premium strategy

Have a listen to EEF’s Senior Policy Manager, Natalie Ohene, talk through the findings of a research project investigating how schools in England allocate spending on their Pupil Premium statements. Then hear from 2 school leaders, Lisa Wise and Stuart Mayle discussing how they sustain their Pupil Premium strategy.

Research Schools work with other schools in their area to help them use evidence more effectively. You can contact your local Research School for support when developing your Pupil Premium strategy:

The Research Schools Network

The Research Schools Network is a network of schools that support the use of evidence to improve teaching practice.