Primary Award Winners 25/26 Summer - Details

Seven Chromebooks to complete a class set and support the delivery of the computing curriculum across Years 1–6. The devices will enable all pupils to work independently during lessons, rather than sharing equipment, improving engagement and the quality of learning. Pupils will use the Chromebooks to develop essential digital skills including programming, data handling, research and digital creativity through a structured, progressive curriculum. Access to individual devices will allow pupils to practise and consolidate skills more effectively at each stage. The expanded provision will strengthen computing teaching across the school and ensure pupils build secure, age-appropriate digital competencies as they progress.

Collins Big Cat reading sets (Ruby Band and Phase 3 phonics sets) to strengthen reading provision across the school. The books will provide structured, levelled texts to support pupils in developing fluency, comprehension and phonics knowledge from the early years through to Key Stage 2. Increased access to appropriate reading materials will enable more effective guided reading sessions and ensure pupils can practise consistently at the right level. Pupils will gain confidence and improve their ability to understand and respond to texts. The expanded range of resources will help ensure all pupils can access the reading curriculum more fully and support stronger literacy outcomes across the school.

Collins Big Cat reading books (Copper, Topaz and Ruby bands) to refresh and modernise reading provision for pupils in Years 3 and 4. The new, levelled texts will support the transition from Key Stage 1 to Key Stage 2 by providing engaging and accessible books that better match pupils’ interests and reading abilities. This will particularly benefit less confident readers, helping to build fluency, comprehension and independence while reducing disengagement at a key stage. Pupils will be more motivated to read regularly and develop positive reading habits. The updated resources will support a more inclusive reading culture and help narrow attainment gaps by ensuring all pupils have access to high-quality, relevant texts.

Subsidy for a Year 6 residential visit with The Garden Classroomto ensure pupils eligible for Pupil Premium can access a high-impact learning experience. Research (supplied) shows that early residentials act as a “relational catalyst”, accelerating social development and strengthening relationships between pupils and teachers. This improved rapport creates a more cohesive classroom environment, increasing engagement, confidence and readiness to learn. Through collaborative outdoor activities, pupils will develop resilience, communication and problem-solving skills that transfer directly into classroom learning. The experience will also support curriculum understanding through real-world geographical context. By building strong relationships and learning behaviours early in the year, the residential will underpin sustained academic engagement and progress throughout Year 6.

Specialist ocarina music teaching delivered by Hertfordshire Music Hub to provide a structured programme of instrumental learning for Year 2 pupils over a full term. The project will develop core musical skills including reading notation, keeping pulse, understanding rhythm and pitch, and performing as part of an ensemble. Pupils will benefit from regular, high-quality teaching that supports the Model Music Curriculum and builds foundations for future instrumental learning. Performing to peers and parents will increase confidence and engagement, while the practical, hands-on approach will foster enjoyment and focus. Staff involvement in sessions will support longer-term delivery, helping sustain music provision for future cohorts.

A wide range of fiction, non-fiction and phonics books to support the school’s redesigned mixed-age curriculum and improve access to high-quality reading materials across all year groups. The new books will provide age-appropriate, curriculum-linked texts that align with updated topics and end-of-phase learning milestones, enabling pupils to make stronger connections between English and wider curriculum learning. Increased availability of class sets will ensure that multiple classes studying the same themes can access engaging resources at the same time, supporting reading comprehension, discussion and writing development. Additional Little Wandle phonics books will help Reception and Key Stage 1 pupils practise reading at the correct level both in school and at home, building fluency, confidence and early literacy skills. The resources will continue to support future cohorts as the new curriculum becomes fully embedded across the school.

5x Sure Shot netball posts to improve netball provision across the school for pupils from Early Years to Year 6. The adjustable posts will replace ageing and unreliable equipment, allowing lessons and clubs to run more safely and effectively while increasing opportunities for active participation. Pupils will develop hand-eye coordination, shooting accuracy and teamwork through curriculum PE, structured games and lunchtime activity. The equipment will support the school’s growing KS2 netball club and participation in inter-school fixtures, while adjustable heights will enable progression as pupils develop their skills. The posts will also encourage wider involvement in physical activity, including active play and targeted opportunities for pupils who benefit from movement and outdoor engagement during the school day.