Mike Hedges AM has welcomed changes to support for the
most disadvantaged pupils in Wales.
The Welsh Labour Government have announced that the
Pupil Deprivation Grant will be renamed the Pupil Development Grant (PDG).
The new grant will be extended to help more pupils than
its predecessor.
The Welsh Government is to invest over £90m through the
Pupil Development Grant over the next financial year to help disadvantaged
pupils in Welsh schools. Making available (insert local figure) for
disadvantaged pupils in (insert authority area).
The Money available from April will include funding to…
·
Double the grant to £600 per eligible child in nursery and reception
classes.
·
Extending support to all three year old looked after children. The
funding can also be used to support previously looked after children who have
been adopted.
·
Extending the support to pupils whose education happens outside a school
setting. Currently only those from pupil referral units received the support.
Mike Said: “This money is about ensuring that every
child has the opportunity to succeed.”
“The pupil deprivation Grant was already having an impact
on breaking the link between poverty and attainment. It is right however
to recognise there is more to do and extend the grant.”
“I welcome the change in name of the grant small but
significant change in the name of the grant. Not only does this reflect
the excellent practice that already exists across Wales, but this more positive
name will better emphasise learner progression alongside reducing the
attainment gap.”
Swansea PDG for 2017-18 =
£7,415,600
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