
Evidence into Action Sustaining your Pupil Premium strategy
Oct 14, 2025
50:22
In this episode, co-hosts Alex Quigley and Kirsten Mould talk to EEF’s Senior Policy Manager, Natalie Ohene, about the findings of a research project investigating how schools in England allocate spending on their Pupil Premium statements. They then discuss approaches to sustaining your Pupil Premium strategy with school leaders.
Guest Speakers:
- Natalie Ohene (EEF Senior Policy Manager), LinkedIn
- Lisa Wise (Headteacher of Wilbury Primary School and Executive Lead for School Improvement at Children First Academy Trust) @WilburyPrimary @ChildrenFirstAT
- Stuart Mayle (Headteacher of Brambles Primary Academy) LinkedIn Tees Valley Education LinkedIn
Further resources
- Verian project report, Understanding Pupil Premium spending in schools
- The EEF Guide to the Pupil Premium
- The EEF Guide to the Early Years Pupil Premium
- For more support, get in touch with your local Research School
