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COVID-19 Catch Up Fund

In order to support schools with school planning whilst we are in a world pandemic, the Education Endowment Foundation (EFF) has produce two help guidance documents:

The EEF guide to supporting school planning – A tiered approach to 2020-21Covid-19 support guide for schools

These documents suggests schools plan using a tiered approach with respect to school improvement and also with respect to planning how to support children to catch-up.

Catch-up” in this context refers to the children learning the main aspects of the curriculum them missed when they were in the first lockdown (March-August 2020.)

This, aforementioned, tiered approach describes 3 tiers and the areas of provision within the tiers which schools they suggest should be focused on to have the greatest impact this year.

(The italic text are the areas within the “The EEF guide to supporting school planning” and the bold text are those areas detailed in the “Covid-19 support guide for schools.”)

Tier 1 – Teaching (High-quality for all, effective diagnostic assessment, supporting remote learning and focusing on professional development.) Teaching and wholes school strategies (Supporting great teaching, Pupil assessment and feedback and Transition support)

Tier 2 – Targeted academic support (high quality one to one and small group tuition, teaching assistants and targeted support, academic tutoring, planning for pupils with SEND.)  Targeted approaches (One to one and small group tuition, Intervention programmes and extended school time)

Tier 3 – Wider strategies (supporting pupils social, emotional and behavioural needs, planning carefully for adopting SEL (social and emotional learning) curriculum, supporting parents with pupils of different ages and successfully implementation in challenging times)  Wider strategies (Supporting parent and carers, access to technology and summer support)

Catch Up Premium

The Government has allocated funding to each school to support “Catch-up”

Government Covid 19 GuidanceThis Dfe guidance states:

Schools should use this funding for specific activities to support their pupils to catch up for lost teaching over the previous months, in line with the guidance on curriculum expectations for the next academic year.

See below for a full overview of the Catch-up Funding spend.

Covid Catch Up Funding

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@_Brownmead - 23 Mar
Year 4 had a wonderful trip to . The children loved exploring as part of their topic! pic.twitter.com/rX0NbgXjIU
@_Brownmead - 23 Mar
This week we had a wonderful assembly all about Ramadan. We found about the importance of Ramadan in the Muslim faith. We heard about how Muslims fast during daylight hours in Ramadan, but also how Ramadan is a time for reflection – thinking about others, but also our own actions pic.twitter.com/kwlVzzLxiC
@_Brownmead - 23 Mar
🌟 BRAND NEW: Literacy Counts Blog! 🌟Our newest blog post showcases at , Birmingham.Mrs Canny, the Year 6 teacher and English Subject Lead there, contacted Literacy Counts after hearing that Ready Steady Write was:📝a research informed scheme… pic.twitter.com/hHHbnam8WZ
@_Brownmead - 22 Mar
Some of our children had the pleasure of attending the Grand Iftar last night. It was an amazing evening for children and staff from pic.twitter.com/UfAL5OJrTk
@_Brownmead - 22 Mar
As part of our science day, Conkers looked at the ways in which seeds from plants are dispersed. We created our very own exploding seed pods, popped them and then measured how far the seeds travelled. Lots of fun! pic.twitter.com/yoP6FEbCtV
@_Brownmead - 22 Mar
This weekend, Summer in Year 6 is taking part in the Irish dancing world championships in Glasgow. Everyone at Brownmead would like you to wish you the best of luck Summer, we’re super proud of you 💜 pic.twitter.com/03ElZZ8g8m
@_Brownmead - 22 Mar
Dragonflies have had a fabulous morning dressed as fairy tale characters to end their fairy tale topic 👑 pic.twitter.com/cNfjRMoSQ0
@_Brownmead - 22 Mar
Today is a very sad day as we say goodbye to Mrs Gates who has supported Brownmead as a parent, volunteer and member of staff for the last 25 years! Everyone would like to wish you all the best and a huge thank you for your support. You’ll always take a little bit of Brownmead 💜 pic.twitter.com/YxIqujFlFT
@_Brownmead - 22 Mar
We have two dance super stars at Brownmead with Ellys coming 1st in her tap and modern dance and 2nd in her solo dance. Bella coming first in both her tap and modern and solo dances. We are super proud! pic.twitter.com/IBOgo75q6P
@_Brownmead - 22 Mar
Year 1 had some special visitors whilst they took part in a detective easter egg hunt 🐣 pic.twitter.com/b6aBR62DeA
@_Brownmead - 22 Mar
Reception had a great time at All Saints church in Shard End. We listened to the Easter story and made an Easter wreath and butterflies too! pic.twitter.com/tcwUpgfckp
@_Brownmead - 22 Mar
Brownmead had a fantastic Mad Science Day taking part in lots of experiments 🧪 pic.twitter.com/JKJEmL0ES5
@_Brownmead - 12 Mar
On Friday 8th March 2024, Brownmead Primary took part in the Biggest Ever Football Session to get as many girls as possible all playing football on the same day in schools across England. pic.twitter.com/gQxD1FOrvy
@_Brownmead - 12 Mar
What a fabulous World Book Day we had! Lots of great outfits and activities. Thank you to our parents who joined us for a lovely reading workshop 📚 pic.twitter.com/1aMChLZeyl
@_Brownmead - 7 Mar
Some of the staff ready for World Book Day 📚 pic.twitter.com/n7fEoe19ij
@_Brownmead - 27 Feb
Some of our receptions children are super proud of their writing 💜 pic.twitter.com/6KLcGrJZ4H
@_Brownmead - 7 Feb
A huge thank you to our reception parents who joined us this afternoon for our Maths workshop. It was great to see so many faces! pic.twitter.com/ZM7nHITkVg
@_Brownmead - 1 Feb
Reception have had an amazing day today. The children travelled back in time 🕰️ and went on a prehistoric safari in the outdoor garden! 🦖 The children found lots of prehistoric animals and items and checked them off the list! 📋 Amazing day well done everyone🥰 pic.twitter.com/wjspKsNc9K
@_Brownmead - 1 Feb
Year 6 had an amazing day visiting part of learnt all about road and fire safety 🚘🚒🔥 pic.twitter.com/kthzxnhXls
@_Brownmead - 31 Jan
Y3 completing another week of their outdoor learning this half term. Learning how to navigate around school using maps and compass points pic.twitter.com/A7JppCaBiI