Inhouse Training
Closing the Learning Gap: Practical Strategies for Disadvantaged Pupils
Equip your team with effective, research-informed strategies to improve outcomes for disadvantaged pupils — without adding to staff workload.
Disadvantaged pupils often face hidden barriers to learning — but the most effective strategies are often simple, inclusive and good for all learners. This training supports staff to focus on what works: high-impact teaching, strong relationships, and a culture of belonging that boosts progress and confidence for every child.
What This Training Helps Your Team to Do
- Understand the challenges disadvantaged pupils face and how they show up in learning
- Focus on practical strategies that make the biggest difference in the classroom
- Avoid deficit thinking and focus on strengths and relationships
- Strengthen consistency, routines and expectations across staff
- Embed equity into everyday teaching without increasing workload
What You Get
What Training Is Included?
We’ve designed this training to be both consistent and flexible. Every session includes the core module, and you can add one or two optional modules for a deeper, more tailored experience.
CORE MODULE
Teaching That Closes the Gap: What Works and Why
Audience: All teaching staff
- Identify common learning and engagement barriers facing disadvantaged pupils
- Apply high-impact strategies that raise attainment for all
- Build classroom routines and language that support equity
- Use relationships, structure and clarity to support success
EXTENSION 1
Creating a Culture of High Expectations and Belonging
Audience: SLT, Year Leads, Teachers
- Communicate high expectations with warmth and clarity
- Identify and challenge unconscious bias or lowered expectations
- Create consistent messaging across the school day
- Celebrate effort and progress without tokenism
EXTENSION 2
Effective Use of Pupil Premium and Intervention Planning
Audience: Inclusion Leads, PP Leads, SLT
- Align pupil premium spending with teaching, not bolt-ons
- Use internal data and staff insight to identify need
- Plan responsive interventions with clear impact measures
- Involve families in support and progress conversations
EXTENSION 3
Building Relationships That Support Learning
Audience: All teaching staff
- Establish relational authority without lowering standards
- Use simple strategies to connect meaningfully with hard-to-reach pupils
- Create safe spaces for risk-taking and challenge
- Recognise and respond to emotional and social barriers in the moment
EXTENSION 4 - ACTION PLANNING
Planning Session – Turning Training Into Action
Audience: Senior Leadership Team
- Review your school’s current approach to emotionally based school avoidance
- Identify key priorities and barriers to implementation
- Develop a practical, role-specific action plan
- Align follow-up support, training and communication strategies
Accessible Pricing
Flexible Delivery, Clear Pricing
Webinar
75-minute Online Webinar
£
500
Plus VAT
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Delivery of core module to your team
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A pre-session questionnaire to tailor delivery
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Follow-up access to on-demand CPD courses
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Plus, get access to the recording for just £95 extra
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Keynote
90-minute Face to Face Training
£
700
Plus Travel and VAT
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Delivery of core module to your team
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A pre-session questionnaire to tailor delivery
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Follow-up access to on-demand CPD courses
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All handouts, slides and resource packs included
Half Day
Half Day Face to Face Training
£
950
Plus Travel and VAT
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Core Module + 1 Extension Module
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A pre-session questionnaire to tailor delivery
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Follow-up access to on-demand CPD courses
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All handouts, slides and resource packs included
Full Day
Full Day Face to Face Training
£
1350
Plus Travel and VAT
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Core Module + 2 Extension Modules
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A pre-session questionnaire to tailor delivery
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Follow-up access to on-demand CPD courses
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All handouts, slides and resource packs included
Best Value
Need something cross-school or for multiple sites? Get in touch for a quote.