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by professorbillwinlow on 2 February, 2013
Almost £1m (£968,000) will help Year 7 pupils in Lancashire, who didn’t reach the expected level in literacy and maths when they finished primary school, catch up with their classmates who did. On Thursday schools shoulkd have received £500 per pupil who didn’t reach the expected level to help them through catch-up classes and individual tuition.
Evidence shows only five per cent of pupils who don’t achieve Level 4 in both English and maths at Key Stage 2 go on to achieve five GCSEs at A* to C, including English and maths.
This extra money, announced by Liberal Democrat Leader and Deputy Prime Minister, Nick Clegg in September at Liberal Democrat Autumn Conference, is to help these children catch up with their classmates. Schools will have freedom to decide how best to use the catch-up premium, but examples could include:
Bill Winlow says No pupil should be left behind in our schools, to ensure that everyone has a fair chance to get on in life. To achieve this it is hugely important that every child has a strong grasp of maths and a good reading ability when they start at secondary school.
Catch-up classes and personal tuition are targeted at those who need a helping hand, so their chances of success are increased rather than letting them fall behind further. This will allow whole classes to move forward faster together by boosting pupils’ motivation which will prevent disruptive behaviour in class. By putting fairness back at the centre of our schools system, Liberal Democrats are ensuring that everyone can get on in life. It will allow children to flourish and will help us build a stronger economy.
Commenting, Nick Clegg said: “Liberal Democrats are building a stronger economy in a fairer society, enabling everyone to get on in life. Education is critical to that.
“The consequences of a pupil being left behind in the basics when they start secondary school can last for the rest of their education.
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