Pupil Premium
If you child is eligible for free school meals when you register for them for this, we’ll receive extra funding called Pupil Premium. We use this extra money to improve the education provision and resources for the school for our child.
What is Pupil Premium funding?
Pupil Premium funding from the government is given to schools to help pupils reach their full potential, regardless of their background or financial situation. It’s provided for pupils who:
- are registered for free school meals
- have been registered for free school meals at any point in the past 6 years
- are, or have been, in care
- have parents in the armed forces
Is my child eligible for free school meals?
Your child might be eligible if you access:
- Income Support
- Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance or Employment and Support Allowance
- Support under part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999
- The guaranteed element of Pension Credit
- Child Tax Credit (provided you’re not also entitled to Working Tax Credit and have an annual gross income of no more than £16,190)
- Working Tax Credit run-on
- Universal Credit, provided you have an annual net earned income not exceeding £7,400 (£616.67 per month)
Our Pupil Premium Strategy Statement outlines how we intend to spend the funding in this academic year and the effect that last year’s spending of pupil premium had within our school.
How do I register for Pupil Premium?
To register for Pupil Premium please speak to the School Office.
Universal Infant Free School Meals
Currently, pupils in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 are entitled to a free school meal thanks to a different government funding scheme known as Universal Infant Free School Meals (UIFSM). You shouldn’t confuse UIFSM with free schools meals and Pupil Premium.
If your child is in Reception, Year 1 or Year 2 and is eligible for free school meals according to the criteria above, you should still register because we’ll receive the extra Pupil Premium funding.
Find out more about Universal Infant Free School Meals