What is Pupil Premium Funding?
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 children eligible for a free school meal and children that have been in care for more than 6 months. Pupils from Service families also attract a Pupil Premium. The Government believes that the Pupil Premium, which is additional to main school funding, is the best way to address the current underlying inequalities between disadvantaged children and their peers by ensuring that funding to tackle disadvantage reaches the pupils who need it most. Whilst schools are free to spend the Pupil Premium as they see fit, they are required to publish online information about how the Premium has been used.
How is Pupil Premium Funding used at St. Michael’s CE Infant School?
At our school the funding is used mainly to supplement the staffing arrangements so that there are well trained staff on hand to provide intervention and emotional support needed during a child’s time at the school. We are committed to supporting all pupils and we recognise that there are children at our school who, whilst not necessarily eligible for Pupil Premium, may also suffer financial hardship. It is also recognised that many of the opportunities put in place for children who are eligible for Pupil Premium may have a positive impact on other pupils.
