This page gives information on how we spend our Pupil Development Grant (PDG)
Pupil Development Grant (PDG) for 5-15 year olds
There were 113 pupils on the school roll in September 2024 this is an increase from the 112 that were on the school roll in September 2023.
Our free school meal population is under 50%
Ysgol Bryn Derw’s total allocation for PDG for 2024-25 is: £40250; this figure is higher than the 2023-24 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.
FSM PDG Application 2019 2020 ENGLISH – 1.04.19If you think your child is entitled to Free School Meals, download the form below and return to the address on the form:
FSM PDG Application 2019 2020 CYMRAEG 1.04.2019
If your child receives Free School Meals please see this form for the opportunity to apply for PDG funding. The form can be filled out and emailed to
Email: freeschoolmeals@newport.gov.uk or
posted to Newport City Council, PO Box 60, Newport, NP20 4XN.
The form is also available to access by copying the below link into your browser.
http://www.newport.gov.uk/en/Schools-Education/Schools/School-uniform.aspx
Early Years Pupil Development Grant (EYPDG) for 3-4 year olds
Our EYPDG allocation for 2024-25 is £1150. This figure is higher than the 2023-24 figure. This funding has been targeted to:
Improving early years pupil outcomes in literacy and 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.
