Pupil Premium is an additional government grant which is added to the main funding that schools receive in their annual budget. Pupil Premium funding is allocated to pupils who are currently registered for free school meals or who have received free school meals at any time in the last six years (known as ‘Ever 6 FSM). The funding for these children is £1345 per year. Any ‘Looked After’ children are allocated £2345 per year.

The aim of the Pupil Premium funding is to support eligible children who may be vulnerable to underachievement and address any attainment gaps so that they achieve at least as well as their peers. As well as focusing on academic endeavours, it may also be appropriate to provide support to nurture their well-being and to provide these children with access to a variety of enriching experiences. This is based on research showing that children from low income families perform less well at school than their peers. Often, children who are entitled to Pupil Premium funding face challenges such as poor language and communication skills, less family support, lack of confidence and issues with attendance. Pupil Premium funding is intended to directly benefit the children who are eligible, helping to narrow the gap between them and their peers.

Please see the documents below for:

· Pupil premium strategy statement for Queen Edith Primary School2023-2024

· Queen Edith Pupil Premium Strategy Statement 2024 - 2025

· Queen Edith Pupil Premium Strategy Statement 2022-2023

· Queen Edith Pupil Premium Spending Review 2020-2021