PDG
Pupil Development Grant (PDG) Strategy – 2025–2026 Summary
Goetre Primary School’s PDG Strategy complies with Welsh Government guidance and is embedded within the School Development Plan to ensure a whole-school approach to tackling the impact of poverty on educational attainment. [gov.wales]
PDG Allocation
- Total PDG Funding: £330,683
- Staffing Investment: £228,812.58 (targeted support for wellbeing, literacy, and inclusion)
Strategic Intent
The PDG is used to:
- Improve outcomes for pupils eligible for Free School Meals (FSM)
- Address barriers to learning
- Enhance wellbeing and emotional literacy
- Support high-quality teaching and inclusive practices
Key Expenditure Areas
|
Priority |
Action |
Cost (£) |
Focus |
|
Wellbeing |
Jigsaw PSE programme |
3,000 |
Emotional literacy |
|
Emotional Support |
Thrive subscription |
2,500 |
Targeted wellbeing |
|
Family Engagement |
Staff-led workshops |
5,000 |
Literacy, ASD, curriculum |
|
Literacy |
Sounds Write phonics |
2,000 |
Phonics and decoding |
|
Writing |
Handwriting resources |
2,500 |
Foundational skills |
|
Inclusion |
Subsidised trips |
10,000 |
Access and equity |
|
Inclusion |
Minibus operation |
10,000 |
Attendance and enrichment |
Monitoring and Evaluation
- Pupil progress tracking
- Wellbeing and attendance data
- Feedback from staff, pupils, and families
- Annual review to inform future planning
Professional Learning
Staff CPD is aligned with PDG priorities, including:
- Phonics and reading strategies
- Assessment for learning
- Multi-agency working
- Trauma-informed practice