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.