This episode looks at the principles of effective Pupil Premium work in primary schools, offering practical advice, ideas and guidance.

We speak to three schools – in Portsmouth, London and Derby – about their innovations, approaches and their "golden nuggets" of practice.

The discussion touches upon Family Support Workers, learning mentors, pupil wellbeing, targeted academic support, encouraging talk, transitions, high expectations, parental engagement, and metacognition.

We discuss tracking progress, Pupil Premium reporting, how to ensure families take up their entitlement, and how to identify all disadvantaged children.

We ask what Pupil Premium has achieved and discuss the impact of Covid-19.