Pupil Premium and Recovery Funding
The Pupil Premium was introduced in April 2011 and allocates funding for children from low-income families who are or were eligible for free school meals, looked after children and those from families with parents in the Armed Forces.
You can view or download our Pupil Premium allocation and find out how this has been used at our school.
The Pupil Premium grant is extra funding schools receive to support disadvantaged pupils, aiming to help them achieve their full potential. It's not about individual children getting extra money, but about schools using the funding to improve their teaching and support for these students.
Here's a simple breakdown:
- What it is:
The Pupil Premium grant is extra funding allocated to schools to support disadvantaged pupils. - Who benefits:
Disadvantaged pupils, including those eligible for free school meals, children in care, and those with parents in the armed forces. - How schools use it:
Schools decide how to spend the Pupil Premium grant to best support disadvantaged students, often focusing on interventions and resources that address specific needs. - Why it matters:
The Pupil Premium grant aims to close the attainment gap between disadvantaged and non-disadvantaged pupils, ensuring all children have the opportunity to succeed. - Where to find more information:
You can find information about how we use Pupil Premium funding by clicking on the button below.