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Pupil Premium

Pupil Premium and Pupil Premium Plus

What is Pupil Premium?

Pupil Premium is additional funding provided to schools in England to help improve the educational outcomes of disadvantaged pupils. This funding is aimed at closing the attainment gap between these pupils and their peers. The funding is allocated based on the number of pupils who meet specific eligibility criteria, including free school meals, children in care, previously looked after children or children whose parents are serving in the armed forces.

 

How We Use Pupil Premium and Pupil Premium Plus Funding

At Hillcrest Primary School, we are committed to ensuring that all pupils, regardless of their background, have access to high-quality education and opportunities to succeed. Our Pupil Premium funding is used for:

  • High-Quality Teaching: We prioritise the development of high-quality teaching and a broad, balanced curriculum that responds to the diverse needs of our pupils. This includes investing in professional development for staff to enhance teaching practises and improve educational outcomes.

  • Targeted Support: We implement targeted academic support strategies, such as one-to-one and small group tuition, to address the specific learning needs of disadvantaged pupils. This also includes interventions aimed at supporting language development, literacy, and numeracy.

  • Extracurricular Activities: We provide access to a range of extracurricular activities, including sports, arts, and cultural experiences, to enrich our pupils' educational journey. These activities help to foster social skills, teamwork, and a sense of belonging within the school community.

 

Currently, pupils in Reception, Years 1 and 2 all receive free school meals, these are paid by government funding. This provision is called Universal Free School Meals or UFSM.  In addition to this funding, parents in low income families or those that are unemployed can also apply for Pupil Premium funding so that their children can receive free school meals in subsequent school years.

 

Pupil Premium funding can also give children access to some discounted educational trips and events. If you qualify, your child/children can receive free school meals and reduced costs towards some after school activities or curriculum enrichment opportunities such as learning to play an instrument. In addition to the above support, you will also receive financial help with the cost of your child's school uniform.

 

Are you eligible?

Everyone who starts at Hillcrest Primary School is asked to complete and sign a form which allows the school to check eligibility. The outcome will be subject to whether you receive any of these benefits:

  • Income Support
  • Income-based Jobseeker's Allowance
  • Income-related Employment and Support Allowance
  • Support under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999
  • The Guarantee element of State Pension Credit
  • Child Tax Credit, provided you are not entitled to Working Tax Credit and have an annual income (as assessed by HM Revenue & Customs) that does not exceed £16,190
  • Working Tax Credit 'run-on' - the payment someone may receive for a further four weeks after they stop qualifying for Working Tax Credit

 

Here is the direct link for you to check if you are eligible Free school meals and the pupil premium 

 

Monitoring and Reporting

We regularly monitor the impact of our Pupil Premium and Pupil Premium Plus spending to ensure that it is effective in improving outcomes for our pupils. We publish our Pupil Premium strategy and its impact on our school website annually, in line with government guidelines.  Please see our Pupil Premium strategy at the top of the page.

 

Hillcrest Parent/Carer information for Children in Care and Previously Looked After Children

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