Pupil Premium
The Pupil Premium is a crucial funding initiative introduced by the UK Government to promote educational equity and support inclusion. It allocates additional financial resources to schools based on the number of pupils who are eligible for free school meals (or have been within the last six years), children in Local Authority care, and children of service personnel. This funding aims to ensure that all pupils have access to the same enriching opportunities and can achieve their full academic potential, regardless of their background.
Why the Pupil Premium Exists?
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Champion Socioeconomic Fairness: Pupils from lower-income families may encounter challenges that affect their learning. The Pupil Premium is designed to remove barriers and provide targeted academic and pastoral support, ensuring that all children can thrive.
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Narrow the Attainment Gap: There is often a disparity in educational outcomes between disadvantaged pupils and their peers. This funding helps schools implement strategies that close this gap and foster success for every learner.
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Empower School Communities: Schools are given the flexibility to allocate Pupil Premium funds in ways that best meet their pupils' needs—whether through tutoring, mentoring, additional staff, cultural enrichment, or personalised interventions.
The Pupil Premium reflects a commitment to inclusion, fairness, and opportunity, ensuring that every young person can succeed and feel valued on their educational journey.
How will the impact of the spending of the Pupil Premium be measured?
The strategy and impact document below provides:
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A review of last year’s expenditure amount and the impact of the strategies implemented.
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The Pupil Premium allocation for the current year.
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A short overview of the school’s current Pupil Premium pupil numbers and any specific challenges or barriers that they may face.
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Clear objectives for how the funding will improve learning, confidence, and wellbeing for eligible pupils.
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Explanation of how the school will track the success of its strategies.
How do I apply for free school meals for my child?
If you believe that your child should receive free school meals, please complete the application form available via the below link and send it to the school with the required evidence:
