Armed Forces Covenant - Project

Our Project - Service Pupil Champion.

With the huge support from The Armed Forces Covenant, we have just completed our Service Pupils Champion Project.

This involved:

- Assessing and identifying pupils at risk of underperforming.

- Employing experienced teaching assistants (pupils tutors) to provide targeted intervention strategies and bespoke support for individuals and groups of pupils in Cottesmore Academy.

- Attending local and national networks.

- Working alongside representatives of the SCiP Alliance.

- Providing regular updates for all headteachers and school leaders.

- Training and signposting for school leaders re: Service Pupils Premium.

- Our Armed Forces Day – RLT Music Festival 2024.

This is how our Service Pupils performed across the Trust.

Data Capture August 30th 2024 - Service pupils across the RLT

EYFS - Good Level of Development 77% - 10% above National Averages

Phonics - Year 1 83% - 4% above National Averages

Year 2 Reading at Expected Standard + 77%. 8% above National Averages

Year 2 Writing at Expected Standard + 73%. 13% above National Averages

Year 2 Maths at Expected Standard + 80%. 10% above National Averages

RWM combined 70% at Expected Standard. 13 at Greater Depth

Year 6 Reading at Expected Standard + 83%. 9% above National Averages

Year 6 Writing at Expected Standard + 79%. 7% above National Averages

Year 6 Maths at Expected Standard + 80%. 3% below National Averages

Year 6 SPaG at Expected Standard + 79%. 7% above National Averages

Year 6 science 94% at EXS

Progress from KS1 to KS2

Reading 80% of pupils made expected progress, 25% made accelerated progress

Writing 80% of pupils made expected progress, 25% made accelerated progress

Maths 70% of pupils made expected progress, 15% made accelerated progress

What was the impact of our project?

- Stronger induction procedures for service pupils

- Improving standards

- Strong attendance 

- High participation rates for enrichment and sporting events  

- Lots of smiles!