Secondary schools can now apply for the second year of the Summer Schools Programme for disadvantaged pupils. The programme, which makes £50 million available from the Pupil Premium, allows schools to offer a one or two week summer schools for disadvantaged pupils moving into Year 7 in September 2013. This extra support will ensure pupils are well-equipped to start school in September and ready to learn.
Over 1,700 schools took part in the programme in 2012: 94 % of those surveyed said their summer school was a success and 95 % said they would take part again.
For further details please visit: http://www.education.gov.uk/schools/pupilsupport/premium/summer
Coaching for Progress offers a range of packages that could support schools in delivering an effective Summer Schools Programme. Please get in touch to discuss your requirements.