Pupil Premium Grant
What is Pupil Premium funding?
Pupil Premium funding is allocated to pupils from low-income families and those who are eligible for free school meals (FSM) or have been in the last six years (Ever 6). The funding is also allocated to pupils who have been in the care of the Local Authority for more than six months, are adopted under the Adoption and Children's Act 2002 and have care under a Special Guardianship or Residence Order. Pupils whose parents are currently serving in the armed forces are also eligible for funding.
This funding aims to raise attainment and progress in the identified groups of pupils and close the attainment and progress gap between their peers.
Many children and families in our community qualify for additional funding through Pupil Premium Grant. This funding is provided directly to the school to support any children who are eligible - helping them to access every opportunity offered to their non free school meal peers.
Children entitled to Pupil Premium make up 11% of our school roll and of those, 41% have additional needs ( SEND including EHC Plans).
We have used guidance from a charity called the Educational Endowment Foundation to help us to use this funding in the most effective way possible.
Our Key Priorities.
- To ensuring high quality teaching in every class
- To close the attainment gap between disadvantaged pupils and their peers by addressing inequalities and raising attainment.
- To provide targeted support to meet individual needs
- To address non-academic barriers eg. attendance, wellbeing
How can I apply for Pupil Premium funding?
Call Central Bedfordshire Council on 0300 300 8306. When you call please have the following information ready:
- National Insurance numbers
- Dates of birth for you and your partner
- Dates of birth for your children
- If you receive support from the national Asylum Support Service, your NASS number.
The reports below detail how we use the Pupil Premium Grant to support our pupils:
Pupil Premium Strategy Statement 2023-24
Pupil Premium Strategy Statement 2022-23
Pupil Premium Expenditure and Impact Report 2021-2022
Pupil Premium Strategy Statement 2021-22
Pupil Premium Expenditure and Impact Report 2020-2021
Pupil Premium Strategy Statement 2020-21
Pupil Premium Expenditure and Impact Report 2019-2020
Pupil Premium Strategy Statement 2019-20
Pupil Premium Expenditure and Impact Report 2018-19
Pupil Premium Strategy Statement 2018-19
Pupil Premium Expenditure and Impact Report 2017-2018
Pupil Premium Strategy Statement 2017-18