We are delighted to have been awarded the 'Bronze' status for the 'Affordable Schools Strategy'. 

It has been recognised that St Patricks have:

• A really well organised and responsive approach to implementing the Affordable Schools Strategy.
• Clear activation of a team-around Affordable Schools.
• Ongoing reference to your Affordable Schools Strategy through governors’ meetings, staff meetings and school-wide events e.g. Easter
•  A review and focus on development of school trips/enrichment driven by accurate identification of barriers and challenges in the context of your school setting.
•  Clear support for parents through the Website. Information is accessible and relevant to the Affordable Schools strategy at St Patrick’s
• Progression from the first introduction of the Affordable Schools Strategy, analysis of barriers and surveys through to targeted actions
• Thoughtful analysis of parent and staff survey to identify common themes and inform action plan. A useful guide created for the school community
•  Used the results of the survey and steps taken to address inconsistencies with staff awareness and practice, raising the profile.
• Clear links to the Pupil Premium strategy and an aligned approach to improving self-regulation through the behaviour policy
• ·A targeted approach to affordability during pinch-points across the year e.g.the ‘Financially Easier Easter’

We are delighted that we have been recognised for the work we do to make our school as affordable as possible. Next stop....Silver Status!