What is Pupil Premium?
Since April 2011, the Government has provided schools with an amount of money in addition to their budget, to address the current underlying inequalities which exist between children eligible to receive Free School Meals and their peers who are not. This money is called our Pupil Premium funding and is provided specifically for
- children from low income families who are eligible for Free School Meals
- any child who has been eligible for Free School Meals in the last six years
- children from Armed Forces families
- children who have been “Looked After” by the Local Authority i.e. supported by foster carers or in care for more than six months
It is expected that this extra funding helps schools to “close the gap” in achievement between all pupils and those seen to be disadvantaged. It is felt that schools are best placed to decide for themselves how to use this funding when supporting pupils in their care.
Why do we need Pupil Premium funding?
All our pupils are individuals who have great potential to do well; not just academically but also in their social, moral, spiritual and cultural development. Those pupils who meet the Pupil Premium criteria are believed to be more vulnerable to underachievement than others. These pupils need more support and encouragement than others to achieve their full potential. We have a moral and professional responsibility to do our utmost to ensure this happens.
We provide extra support to all pupils who we do not feel are progressing as we would expect, but with the Pupil Premium money we receive, we are able to provide a more detailed programme of support to help those specific pupils who may be disadvantaged to make even better progress than their peers.
We provide extra support to all pupils who we do not feel are progressing as we would expect, but with the Pupil Premium money we receive, we are able to provide a more detailed programme of support to help those specific pupils who may be disadvantaged to make even better progress than their peers.
How much Pupil Premium Funding do we get and what is it used for?
Our 2022/2023 Pupil premium grant is calculated as follows:-
| Year 5/6 | Year 7/8 | |
| Each Pupil eligible for Free School Meals in the last six years | £1345 | £955 |
| Each pupil “Looked After” by the Local Authority | £2345 | £2345 |
| Each pupil adopted under the Adoption and Children Act 2002 | £2345 | £2345 |
| Pupils from service families | £300 |
| In 2019/2020 we received | £59435 |
| In 2020/2021 we received | £50090 |
| In 2021/2022 we received | £51105 |
| In 2022/2023 we expect to receive | £49960 |
Information about pupils for whom we receive this extra funding is strictly confidential. If you feel your child may meet the criteria for this funding please contact Mrs Dando at school to allow us to amend our pupil census information.
By really knowing our pupils who qualify for Pupil Premium funding we tailor our support packages to meet their individual and specific needs. We provide both direct and indirect support to pupils with the overall aim of raising their achievement; the impact of any support is closely monitored to ensure it meets the needs of increasing the achievement of each pupil.
Some examples of direct support are
By really knowing our pupils who qualify for Pupil Premium funding we tailor our support packages to meet their individual and specific needs. We provide both direct and indirect support to pupils with the overall aim of raising their achievement; the impact of any support is closely monitored to ensure it meets the needs of increasing the achievement of each pupil.
Some examples of direct support are
- use of specific reading, writing and maths software packages which complement the curriculum and are led by qualified staff
- guided reading, handwriting club, homework club
- family support to improve attendance at school
- learning support assistants to work with small groups to boost numeracy and literacy
- booster 1:1 support as required
- smaller maths and English groups in year 6
Some examples of indirect support are
- extra-curricular and residential trips
- games and friendship clubs
- music tuition
- breakfast club
- mentoring sessions as required
- visiting authors/actors/artists/chefs/gardeners etc.
- careers workshops and advice
Our overriding belief is that pupils will be successful if they are engaged and happy learners.
Corbridge Middle School Pupil Premium strategy statement |
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