St. Joseph's Catholic and Anglican High School - Addressing Pupils' Needs
St. Joseph's Catholic and Anglican High School (SJWXM) in Wales addresses the needs of its diverse student body through grants, enrichment activities, mentorship programs, study clubs, and interventions. Research-led decision-making guides the school's efforts to support vulnerable pupils and improve educational outcomes.
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St. Josephs Catholic and Anglican High School GwE PDG Conference
St. Josephs Catholic and Anglican High School Context St. Joseph's Catholic and Anglican High School unique only shared faith school in Wales (English-medium, 11 to 16 mixed voluntary-aided comprehensive) Most pupils come from Wrexham and the surrounding area. There are 689 pupils on roll. Pupils transfer to the school from up to 51 primary schools. Around 9% of pupils are entitled to free school meals. 16% of pupils live in the 20% most deprived areas in Wales. Around 20% of pupils speak English as an additional language. FSM cohort is not true reflection of deprivation at SJWXM
St. Josephs Catholic and Anglican High School PDG Addressing the needs of pupils A grant of around 47,000 per year over the past three years Provide enrichment and extra-curricular activities to increase the participation of our most vulnerable students, and to create an environment and culture where these pupils feel able to "stay" in school outside the normal school hours. This includes instrumental tuition. Part-fund a Maths and English intervention teaching - working to ensure that no FSM pupil falls behind. "Study+" - a regular homework and study club supported by Teaching Assistants, which provides a space for pupils to study each lunchtime and after-school. Funding for this initiative covers staffing, resourcing and transport home for those eligible. Ensure each vulnerable child has access to a dedicated mentor / coach. Motivational speakers for KS4 FSM pupils (master classes to engage pupils and support study skills) Thematic TA to work with FSM pupils who are also additionally disadvantaged by EAL or other vulnerable circumstances. Improve Effective Written Feedback throughout the school
St. Josephs Catholic and Anglican High School Reasearch led decision making
St. Josephs Catholic and Anglican High School Matrix of Vulnerability PUPIL A PUPIL B PUPIL C PUPIL D PUPIL E Year 11 X 1. EXCLUSION: 2 or more fixed term exclusions in the previous 2 terms More that 5 days F.T.E in the previous 2 terms Attending a new school following permanent exclusion 2. ATTENDANCE: Less that 85% previous year Less that 85% previous term Patterns of broken weeks Internal truancy College/lesson refuser 3. CRIME: Family involvement in criminal activities Child/Young Person involved in anti social behaviour Child/Young Person involved in other criminal behaviour 4. EMOTIONAL/BEHAVIOURAL DEVELOPMENT: Persistent challenging behaviour Child with IBP, PSP or IEP for behaviour Immature behaviour/difficulties in relationships with peers Difficulties in relationships with adults Persistent low level disruptive behaviour Excessively withdrawn, anxious child Emotional difficulties/mental health concerns Persistent bully/victim of bullying Attending Pupil Referral Unit 5.SOCIAL/FAMILY DIMENSION: Looked After Child Young Carer On the Child Protection Register Vulnerability factors eg parental illness; bereavement; separation; Unstable circumstances Domestic violence Drug/Alcohol/Substance Misuse Failure to attend appointments Transience/more that one change of school Traveller EAL FSM C
St. Josephs Catholic and Anglican High School Matrix of Vulnerability The matrix is colour coded as follows: Green: Amber: Red: Minor problem exhibited. Some concerns. Intervention required. Under usual circumstances: Green = 1 category ticked. Amber = 2 categories ticked. Red = 3 or more categories ticked.
St. Josephs Catholic and Anglican High School Matrix of Vulnerability Identification of at risk or vulnerable pupils A young person at risk is one who is likely to develop behaviour patterns which will adversely impact on their participation, attendance and achievement in school. When a young person is deemed to be at risk , St Joseph s will appoint a key worker to provide early intervention which will seek to ensure the presence, participation and achievement of the individual concerned.
St. Josephs Catholic and Anglican High School Matrix of Vulnerability Allocation of Key Workers The key worker will be, in most circumstances, a member of the School staff. The key worker will be chosen by the Pastoral Leader of Learning (PLOL). They will be someone with whom the pupil has a positive relationship. Their role will be to meet with the pupil, to monitor progress and to alert the PLOL if there is improvement, deterioration or if the situation is maintained. A key worker might be: Pastoral Leader of Learning Leadership Group Link Attached Pastoral Staff Form Tutor Teaching Assistant Learning Coach (reduced provision2015-2016) SENCO (nil provision2015-2016) Pupils that are colour coded red (meeting three or more criteria from the matrix of vulnerability) will receive key worker support. Subject Teacher The PLOL may decide that some pupils coded amber might benefit from key worker support.
St. Josephs Catholic and Anglican High School Matrix of Vulnerability Procedural Information In the first half term of each term, PLOL s review the matrix with their Pastoral Team. By half term they submit their reviewed matrix to the Pastoral Assistant Headteacher, who is informed of all necessary interventions. During the term, the matrix may be presented to a Senior Leadership Group Meeting where pupils colour coded red will be reviewed by the SLT. Key workers should meet with pupils at least once a half term and key workers should meet with the PLOL to provide appropriate feedback which will inform the next review of the matrix.
St. Josephs Catholic and Anglican High School Matrix of Vulnerability MATRIX OF VULNERABILITY NAME OF PUPIL:- DATE:- NAME OF KEY WORKER:- RECORD OF ISSUES INTERVENTION REQUIRED:- PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT IEP/IBP PSP TRAVELLER/ EAL SUPPORT NCH SAP NSPCC ESW CHAPLAINCY CAMHS OTHER COUNSELLOR
St. Josephs Catholic and Anglican High School Matrix of Vulnerability Form Tutor Time In order to monitor and intervene with all pupils, the school has adopted Form Tutor Time. Each Form Tutor is given a 1 hour period a fortnight to facilitate opportunities to meet with individuals in their form. This allows pupils to have the opportunity to discuss with their Form Tutor any issues-academic or pastoral. Problems can be identified and interventions applied as required. Form Tutors will feedback to PLOLs or Child Protection Co- Ordinator (as appropriate). PLOLs will act immediately or seek support from Assistant Headteacher. Matrix pupils, including FSM pupils, are given priority for FTT but all pupils are seen by their Form Tutor.
St. Josephs Catholic and Anglican High School Matrix of Vulnerability RECORD OF FORM TUTOR TIME 2015/16 Mrs J. Davies, 7 Devereux TERM 1 /2 /3 Date Pupil(s) Outline/Record of Discussion Wednesday, 09 September 15 Wednesday, 23 September 15 Wednesday, 07 October 15 Wednesday, 21 October 15 Wednesday, 11 November 15
St. Josephs Catholic and Anglican High School Matrix of Vulnerability Which do you feel are the most effective areas of spend with regard to PDG? Study+ - homework help and tuition. Access to printers & computers. Access to the internet for internet based homework Ipads at home and flash drives to save work Provision of transport home from Study+ Use of Ipads in lessons Free Vocal and Instrumental Peripatetic music lessons Laundry service helping pupils to feel good and perform better Breakfast Club free breakfast after attending morning activity Support for Traveller, EAL and LAC pupils-PC s, uniform, sports kit, general equipment etc. Specialist materials for projects in Technology, Health & Social Care, Textiles
St. Josephs Catholic and Anglican High School Matrix of Vulnerability Do you feel that Study+ is making a difference for any of your FSM pupils? Can you provide any evidence? Staff reported that for those FSM pupils that they taught: Pupils were able to print lyrics outside lessons and practice in lessons; this has stopped surfing the net during lesson time and pupils have been more focussed in the lessons. Lower school - if FSM pupils use Study+ they tend to produce better presented work because printing images and using a computer aids information gathering Homework provided through Moodle can be accessed by all More printers / facilities in Study+ Homeworks are completed regularly and handed in. Students who have failed to produce homework previously have produced good work when encouraged to attend Allows pupils to prepare more thoroughly for presentations
St. Josephs Catholic and Anglican High School Matrix of Vulnerability What value added are we offering through enriching experiences? Music vocal and instrumental lessons Membership of school choir, band, brass group and liturgy group together with many County music groups (all free until higher levels and then bursaries available). Field trips are organised in Years 7 and 8 free of charge Working with artists Art trips Trips abroad to France and Germany Spelling Bee opportunities-Locally and Nationally Purchase of language magazines History Hitler on Trial revision and exam workshop and Quarry Bank in Year 9 Battlefields tour Humanities early entry RE paper in Year 10 Extra-curricular sessions do not have financial constraints and improve pupils acumen within the subject Pupils motivated to produce work above standard Use of translation in Health and Social Care for EAL pupils Training courses at Hillbury House Health and Social Care pupils Provision of after school clubs each week Residential and day retreats Holocaust Memorial trip School, National and International Eisteddfodau
