Pupil Premium is the amount of money allocated to the most disadvantaged children in order to close the attainment difference between them and their peers. Over the last few years, the focus has moved away from just children who are underperforming to include children who are coasting or children who could be considered to be most able. This has generated a shift in the deployment of staff and additional funding.
The government believes that the Pupil Premium, which is additional to main school funding, is the best way to address the inequalities between children eligible for free school meals (FSM), looked after children & service children and pupils who do not face these challenges.
Four categories which make children eligible for the additional funding:
Children will be eligible for Free School Meals if parents receive:
Pupil Premium is allocated straight to our school and it is clearly identifiable. Schools are free to spend the Pupil Premium as they feel is appropriate. The government thinks that schools are best placed to assess what additional provision should be made for individual pupils within their responsibility. However all schools will be held accountable for how they have used additional funding to support pupils from low-income families and in care. The schools must report annually how the money has been spent and what the impact has been made on the achievements of the pupils.
The proportion of children eligible for the Pupil Premium Grant at Clifton Primary School is currently 20%.