What is the Pupil Premium
The Pupil Premium funding is in addition to main school funding and is based on the number of children in receipt of free school meals and the number of looked after children in care or adopted (L.A.C) attending our school. A provision is also made for children who have a parent in the armed services. The funding is allocated directly to schools as they are best placed to assess what individual provision should be made for pupils. This funding is to help schools close the attainment gap between children from low-income and other disadvantaged families and their peers.
Pupil Premium Strategy 2024 – 2025
Barriers affecting disadvantaged pupils
Some of the barriers that we have identified as affecting our disadvantaged pupils are:
- Poor oracy & literacy skills
- Poor attendance with some children
- Behaviour issues with some children
- Limited opportunities for enriching cultural experiences such as out of school day trips, residentials, theatre trips, outdoor pursuits and museum visits
- Complex family situations that sometimes make it difficult for parents to give support with learning
- Limited access to educational resources such as books