x2022/2023 Accelerator Fund
Funding eligibility for Accelerator Fund in 22/23
The following state funded schools are eligible for Accelerator Fund
intervention in 2022/2023:
- Infant schools
- Primary schools
- Junior schools
- Special schools
- Pupil Referral Units with primary school aged children.
Priority shall be given to schools who match the following criteria,
which falls in-line with the English Hubs programme funding criteria:
- Lower than the national average percentage of pupils meeting the expected standard in the Phonics Screening Check in their most recent results.
- A higher-than-average proportion of pupils reading below age-related expectations.
- A higher-than-average proportion of children eligible for pupil premium.
- Ofsted judgment of Requires Improvement or Inadequate
- A high proportion of groups considered hard to reach, such as EAL, FSM, travellers, etc.
- Schools referred by local partners (e.g., NLEs, RSCs, LADs, EIA teams/boards.)
Additionally, schools that meet the criteria listed below, are also eligible for funding.
- Have Ofsted ratings “good” or “outstanding”, but whose English practice indicates a risk of declining standards.
- Have a Pupil Premium percentage equal to or below the national average.
- Schools with children at KS1/KS2 but do not complete the Phonics Screening Check.