NGA – Reducing the impact of COVID-19 school closures on disadvantaged pupils

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Despite the best efforts of schools to provide continuity of education for all pupils during lockdown, there is no doubt that disadvantaged pupils and their families will have experienced greater challenges than most of their peers.

NGA_COVID-19_Information-sheet_Reducing-impact-on-disadvantaged-pupils_August-2020

This information sheet covers:

  • catch-up funding: allocation, use of and scrutiny
  • assessing strategic priorities in light of COVID-19
  • considering the pupil premium strategy
  • questions to ask school leaders