What is Pupil Premium? 

The Pupil Premium was introduced in April 2011 and is allocated to schools to work with pupils who have been registered for free school meals at any point in the last six years. 

Pupil Premium funding from the government is given to schools to help pupils reach their full potential, regardless of their background or financial situation. It is provided specifically for pupils who:

• Are registered for free school meals
• Have been registered for free school meals at any point in the past 6 years
• Are, or have been, in care
• Have parents in the armed forces

What are the aims of Pupil Premium?
Nationally there is a gap in attainment between those children who are eligible for Free School Meals and their peers. The main purpose of the Pupil Premium is to close this gap by raising the achievements and aspirations of disadvantaged groups of children.

Who is eligible for the Pupil Premium?

Your child might be eligible for free school meals if you access:

• Income Support
• Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance or Employment and Support Allowance
• Support under part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999
• The guaranteed element of Pension Credit
•  Child Tax Credit (provided you’re not also entitled to Working Tax Credit and have an annual gross income of no more than £16,190)
• Working Tax Credit 
• Universal Credit, provided you have an annual net earned income not exceeding £7,400 (£616.67 per month)