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<p>Raising attainment for all pupils, especially disadvantaged pupils, is at the heart
of this government’s agenda. Evidence shows that pupils with additional needs are
more likely to fall behind and need extra support to reach their full potential.</p><p>The
department has consistently taken a range of steps to give priority support and deliver
programmes that help disadvantaged pupils, including improving the quality of teaching
and curriculum resources, strengthening the school system, and providing targeted
support where needed.</p><p> </p><p>The Pupil Premium, worth over £2.9 billion in
2024/25 continues to support schools to improve educational outcomes for disadvantaged
pupils.</p><p> </p><p>Coventry local authority is a designated Education Investment
Area, for which the department has published Trust Development Statements, which can
be found here: <a href="https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1159211/West_Midlands_Trust_Development_Statements_v2.pdf"
target="_blank">https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1159211/West_Midlands_Trust_Development_Statements_v2.pdf</a>.</p><p>
</p><p>The Trust Development Statement for Coventry outlines the department's vision
to reduce the attainment gap between disadvantaged and non-disadvantaged pupils across
all education phases. In order to raise education standards across Coventry, the department
welcomes proposals from high-quality Multi Academy Trusts with experience in supporting
communities with higher rates of deprivation.</p><p> </p><p>Schools and trusts can
also receive up to 15 days of support from a system leader through the department's
Trust and School Improvement Offer. Colleagues within the department work closely
with Coventry City Council to identify schools and trusts that may benefit this support.</p>
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