Pupil Premium

What is Pupil Premium

Pupil premium money is additional funding given to schools. The money is used to help schools close the attainment gap between children from low income and other disadvantaged families and their peers. It is allocated to schools based on the number of children who are:

  • Currently known to be eligible for Free School Meals.
  • Whose parents serve in the Armed Forces.
  • Children who have been looked after in local authority care continuously for more than 6 months.

“It is for schools to decide how the Pupil Premium, allocated to schools… is spent, since they are best placed to assess what additional provision should be made for the individual pupils within their responsibility.” (SOURCE; DFE WEBSITE)

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How we use Pupil Premium funding

At Gulval School, pupil premium funding helps our most disadvantaged and vulnerable pupils to flourish. Our Pupil Premium funding is spent carefully to maximise the impact on the life chances and education of children. Decisions on how to use the funding are based on best practice and evidence as outlined by the Sutton Trust. Click here for more information from the Sutton Trust.

We are currently focusing on one to one and small group intervention in core subjects.

Our objectives are:

  • To remove barriers to learning.
  • To broaden experiences and widen opportunities for children.
  • To accelerate pupil progress and raise attainment.
  • To prepare children for the next stage in their educational journey and for their future role in society.

Measuring the impact of pupil premium

We use statistical outcomes to compare the learning and achievement of children who are entitled to pupil premium with those children who are not entitled. The data demonstrates that children who receive pupil premium are making good progress and are narrowing the gap between themselves and their peers.

For more information about Pupil premium visit:
www.gov.uk/guidance/pupil-premium-information-for-schools-and-alternative-provision-settings

Pupil Premium Strategy 2021_2024    Pupil Premium Review 2021_2022

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