This page gives information on how we spend our Pupil Development Grant (PDG)
Pupil Development Grant (PDG) for 5-15 year olds
There were 124 pupils on the school roll in September 2025 this is an increase from the 113 that were on the school roll in September 2024.
Our free school meal population is under 50%
Ysgol Bryn Derw’s total allocation for PDG for 2025-26 is: £43700; this figure is higher than the 2024-25 allocation.
We are undertaking the following opportunities to support pupils who are facing some of the challenges of poverty and deprivation:
- Improving pupil outcomes in literacy and communication through targeted interventions that address pupil readiness to learn and sensory processing/regulation including through music, music therapy and storytelling sessions
- Employment of a family liaison officer to provide support, training and advice for families of vulnerable children.
Free School Meals – If you think your child is entitled to Free School Meals, please click HERE to apply via Newport City Council.
School Essentials Grant – This grant may also be available to families to help with the purchase of uniform and school equipment – please click HERE for more information.
Education Maintenance Allowance – Pupils ages 16 – 18 who attend full time education may also be eligible to apply for EMA – please click HERE for more information.
Early Years Pupil Development Grant (EYPDG) for 3-4 year olds
Our EYPDG allocation for 2025-26 is £3450. This figure is higher than the 2024-25 figure. This funding has been targeted to:
Improving early years pupil outcomes in literacy and communication through targeted interventions that address pupil readiness to learn and sensory processing/regulation through music, music therapy and storytelling sessions.
Our Standards Grant/PDG plans are regularly scrutinised by the Governing Body, supported by advice and challenge from the Local Authority and from the Education Achievement Service (EAS).
Details of our Standards Grant/PDG plans are available at the school.
