Pupil Premium

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“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” Philippians 4:13

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What is the Pupil Premium?

The Pupil Premium is additional funding given to publicly funded schools in England to raise the attainment of disadvantaged students and close the gap between them and their peers.

Pupil Premium funding is paid to schools according to the number of students who have been:

• Registered as eligible for free school meals at any point in the last six years(Ever 6 FSM) (Disadvantaged Pupils)
• Children with no recourse to public funds (as a result of Covid-19 pandemic)(NRPF) (Disadvantaged Pupils)
• Looked after children (children in care) (Disadvantaged Pupils)
• Children who have ceased to be looked after by a local authority in England and Wales because of adoption, a special guardianship order, or child arrangements order (previously known as a residence order) (Disadvantaged Pupils)
• Children of armed service personnel (Service Children)

What does Pupil Premium funding go towards?

In line with guidance from the Department of Education, the use of our Pupil Premium funding is designed to address achieving the best possible outcomes for disadvantaged children along with their peers. The approach has three tiers which are broken down as follows:

1. High quality teaching. This includes investment in professional development, training and support for early career teachers, along with recruitment and retention. Ensuring an effective teacher is in front of every class, and that every teacher is supported to keep improving.
2. Targeted academic support. Evidence consistently shows the positive impact that targeted academic support can have, including on those who are not making good progress, or those who have been disproportionately impacted by the effects of the pandemic. We will consider how classroom teachers and teaching assistants can provide targeted academic support, such as linking structured small group interventions to classroom teaching and the curriculum.
3. Wider strategies. These relate to the most significant non-academic challenges to success in school, which in our context include attendance, behaviour, and social and emotional support, as these may negatively impact upon academic attainment. This tier will also include our professional judgement about how we may need to support some students individually with more specific needs, in order that they can access a full and inclusive curriculum.

How would I apply for Pupil Premium Funding for my child?

You do not need to apply for Pupil Premium funding. Your child is automatically entitled if they:

• are from a service personnel family
• have been eligible for Service Child Premium in the past 4 years
• are looked after by the local authority/in foster care for one day or more
• were adopted from care since 2005 or were placed on a Special Guardianship or Residence Order immediately after being looked after.
• have had free school meals at any point in the past 6 years (Ever 6)
• are eligible for free school meals now.