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PDG

Pupil Development Grant (PDG) 2026-2027

Supporting Every Child to Succeed

At Goetre Community Primary School, we believe that every child deserves the opportunity to thrive, regardless of their background or circumstances.

The Welsh Government's Pupil Development Grant (PDG) provides additional funding to help schools support learners who may face barriers to achieving their full potential. During 2026-2027, Goetre Community Primary School has been allocated £302,916 in PDG funding.

How We Are Using the Funding

The majority of the funding (£180,794) is invested in staffing to provide targeted support for pupils and families. This enables us to offer:

  • Additional literacy and numeracy support
  • Emotional wellbeing and nurture provision
  • Attendance and engagement support
  • Family engagement and community liaison work
  • Early intervention for pupils requiring additional support
  • Targeted assistance for vulnerable learners

The remaining funding supports a range of programmes, resources and opportunities that help remove barriers to learning, including:

  • Wellbeing programmes such as Jigsaw and Thrive
  • Reading, phonics and writing development resources
  • Family learning initiatives
  • Educational visits and enrichment activities
  • Transport and attendance support
  • Curriculum, inclusion and wellbeing projects linked to our School Development Plan

Our Key Priorities

Through PDG funding, we aim to:

❤️ Improve emotional wellbeing and resilience

📚 Strengthen literacy and communication skills

🎯 Improve attendance and engagement in learning

👨‍👩‍👧 Enhance parental engagement and family support

🌟 Ensure all pupils can access enrichment opportunities and educational visits

🤝 Strengthen partnerships with families and community organisations

Measuring Impact

We regularly evaluate the impact of PDG-funded support through:

  • Pupil progress and achievement
  • Attendance and punctuality
  • Wellbeing surveys and pupil voice
  • Literacy outcomes
  • Participation in school activities
  • Family engagement
  • Feedback from pupils, families, staff and governors

By carefully targeting funding where it is needed most, we aim to reduce the impact of poverty on educational outcomes and ensure that every learner feels supported, included and able to achieve success.

PDG Allocation 2026-2027: £302,916
Funding allocated to staffing: £180,794
Last reviewed: Autumn 2026 | Next review: Summer 2027