Herts for Learning, in collaboration with leaders from the PVI and school sector, created support and guidance on identifying eligibility, the effective use of funding and sustainable ways to capture the positive impact of intervention - ‘Making the Difference - supporting disadvantaged and vulnerable children toolkit’.

The toolkit centralises key information and research, signposts to further resources and provide a ‘one-stop shop’ for leaders and practitioners seeking tools to support planning, evaluation and guidance on the effective use of the funding.  

Included in the toolkit:

• Three pull-out posters
• Six case studies all evidencing the positive impact on outcomes of a range of strategies
• Clear messages regarding ways to engage with parents
• Guidance on gathering pupil voice to contribute to evaluations
• Guidance and templates to support planning interventions for groups/individuals
• Clear guidance on evidencing success not evident in summative assessment information
• Flexible format to allow leaders/practitioners to select tools according to their needs