Pupil Premium
What is Pupil Premium?
Pupil Premium was introduced in April 2011 and is additional funding given to schools for:
- Children from low income families who are eligible for free school meals or who have been eligible at any point in the last 6 years.
- Looked after children (adopted / fostered).
- Children with parents in the Armed forces.
It is to be used by schools, to enable these pupils to reach their potential.
What are the main barriers to learning our pupils experience?
There is no single difficulty faced by all.
These are some of the things that can hinder learning:
Having low expectations/esteem/aspirations and/or a fixed mindset:
For example: believing you are not good enough; being unable to accept failing as part of learning; being unwilling to take risks; being unwilling to make mistakes
Not being supported to succeed in school
For example: being overtired; being frequently absent from school; being discouraged by hearing others' talk negatively; not being ready for school e.g. missed breakfast, lateness, missing equipment/kit
Not having the same opportunities, experiences, knowledge & skills as most children the same age
For example: not understanding/using a wide vocabulary; not making desired/expected progress
How do I apply for Free School Meals?
Please complete an online application by clicking the link below.
www.n-somerset.gov.uk/freeschoolmeals
How much Pupil Premium has been allocated for the next academic year?
We have been allocated £153,704 Pupil Premium funding for financial year 2024/2025.
How do we intend to spend Pupil Premium funding for financial year 2024/2025?
Our PP Strategy is strongly informed by EEF Research and evidence based practice, adopting the three tiered approach of high quality teaching, targeted academic support and wider strategies. As well as supporting those pupils eligible for the grant, we also use the funding to support pupils that we consider ‘vulnerable’ due to other contextual factors.
Our overall aims are:
- To ensure that teaching and learning opportunities meet the needs of all the pupils
- To narrow the attainment gap between disadvantaged and non-disadvantaged pupils.
- To ensure that appropriate provision is made for pupils who belong to vulnerable groups
- To ensure that attendance and punctuality of pupils is addressed as a whole school approach.
- To ensure the well-being and SEMH needs is a priority for all pupils, thus enabling them to flourish emotionally and develop strategies to support mental health.
- Increased pastoral support
- Provide financial subsidies for wider school experiences
Strategy
See attached Pupil Premium Strategy for 2024-2025
Pupil Premium Strategy 2024 - 2025
See attached Pupil Premium Strategy for 2023-2024
Pupil Premium Strategy 2023 - 2024
See attached Pupil Premium Strategy for 2022-2023
Pupil Premium Strategy 2022 - 2023
How do we ensure effective use of Pupil Premium?
We hold regular Pupil Progress meetings with the Maths, English, Reading Leads including the SEND lead. Individual progress is monitored and strategies/interventions are put in place to accelerate and support progress. The School Leadership Team and Governing Body monitor the impact of all spending and interventions, including the Pupil premium.