PDG Plan

Ysgol y Castell PDG Statement 2024-25

Pupil Depravation Grant (PDG) is allocated to schools with pupils who come from low income families and are currently known to be eligible for free school meals (e-FSM) and pupils who have been looked after continuously for more than six months (LAC).

Schools are expected to make the best use of this funding to implement sustainable strategies that will quickly bring about changes for learners eligible for free school meals or who are LAC.

As a school we have agreed the following three steps:

1. to identify the target groups of pupils, its characteristics and needs
2. to plan interventions which make the most effective use of resources
3. to monitor and evaluate the impact of resources

In 2024-25 Ysgol y Castell was provided with a PDG allocation of £63,250 and EYPDG £12,650 = £75,900. ( smoothing grant £11,676)

At Ysgol y Castell we have a comprehensive plan, agreed and monitored by Carmarthenshire Local Authority, to promote progress and remove barriers to learning for students eligible for this funding.

We have used the funding available to:

• enhance teaching and learning by providing programmes of support in literacy, numeracy and wellbeing.