Pupil Premium
The Pupil Premium, introduced by the Department for Education (DfE), provides additional funding to support disadvantaged pupils, including those eligible for free school meals (FSM), Looked After Children (LAC), and children from service families. This funding is used carefully to ensure best value and to provide targeted, personalised support.
FSM Pupil premium is available to children whose parents/guardians are in receipt of one or more of the following benefits:
- Income Support
- Income-Based Jobseeker’s Allowance
- Employment and Support Allowance (Income Related)
- Support under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999
- Families in receipt of Child Tax Credit will also qualify provided that (a) they are not entitled to Working Tax Credit, and (b) their annual gross income, as assessed by Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs does not exceed £16,190 (subject to annual review).
- Guarantee element of State Pension Credit
No other benefits qualify for pupil premium.
It is easy to see if your child is eligible for Pupil Premium and can be done online
https://www.gov.uk/apply-free-school-meals
The service is instant and the school is informed by email from Hampshire County Council. It is vital to register so that your child and school receive the funding.
If you are a Service family then please see the link below or contact the office to advise us on 01329 28080
For a full breakdown of how we allocate the funding, please see attached reports.