Pupil Premium
Pupil Premium – What is it?
The Pupil Premium is funding allocated to schools for the specific purpose of boosting the attainment of pupils from low-income families. Funding is based on the children being registered for a free school meal, having a parent who works in the forces or who is/has been looked after by the local authority.
Why has it been introduced?
The government believes that the Pupil Premium, which is additional to the main school funding, is the best way to address the current underlying equalities between children eligible for free school meals (FSM) and their wealthier peers by ensuring the funding to tackle disadvantage reaches the pupils who need it most. Whilst schools are free to spend the Pupil Premium as they see fit we are required to publish online information about how we have used the funds.
How can it be used?
Pupil premium can be used in a wide range of ways that can enhance the learning and experiences for children. Such as:
- Extra one-to-one or small-group support for children within the classroom.
- Employing extra teaching assistants to work with classes.
- Running catch-up sessions before or after school, for example for children who need extra help with maths or literacy.
- Providing extra tuition for able children who receive the pupil premium, for example in preparation for SATs.
- Funding educational trips and visits.
- Paying for additional help from outside agencies
- Investing in resources that enhance children’s learning, such as laptops or tablets.
How do we monitor the effective provision through pupil premium funding?
- Target groups assessed within regular school monitoring processes such as progress data and attendance data.
- Progress data analysed and shared.
- Monitoring of interventions and support recorded so they are allocated fairly.
- Annual Report to Standards Committee and Full Governors.
How do I know if my child is entitled to pupil premium funding?
- Please contact school if you think your child may be entitled to support through the Pupil Premium, this includes children who are adopted. All enquires will be treated in the strictest confidence. For more details on the pupil premium please visit :-https://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/education/schools/your-child-at-school/meals/school-meals/free-school-meals.aspx
