Beaucroft Foundation School Pupil Premium Policy
What is the Pupil Premium?
The Pupil Premium was introduced by the Government in April 2011. It is money which is additional to main school funding.
Why did the Government introduce the Pupil Premium?
To:
- address the current underlying inequalities between children eligible for Free School Meals (FSM) and their wealthier peers by ensuring that funding to tackle disadvantages reaches the pupils,
- improve the progress and attainment of Looked After Children,
- support the additional emotional and social wellbeing of children whose parents are currently serving in the armed forces.
How is the Pupil Premium allocated?
It is allocated to:
- children from low income families who are currently know to be eligible for FSM or have been at any point in the last six years. (The funding allocated is based on the school census figures for pupils registered as eligible for FSM in reception to Year 11),
- children who have been looked after continuously for more than six months,
- children whose parents are currently serving in the armed forces.
How can schools spend the pupil premium?
Schools spend Pupil Premium on initiatives that provide high-quality teaching, targeted academic support like tutoring, and strategies to address non-academic barriers such as attendance, behaviour, and emotional wellbeing, all aimed at narrowing the attainment gap between disadvantaged pupils and their peers. Schools must use the funding in line with expert evidence, focusing on evidence-based approaches to support their pupils.
What evidence to we have to provide on how the money has been spent?
Schools provide evidence of Pupil Premium spending by publishing an annual Pupil Premium Strategy Statement on their website by 31 December each year, using the Department for Education (DfE) template, to show how funding has been used.
How will outcomes be monitored, evaluated and reviewed?
Pupil premium outcomes are monitored, evaluated, and reviewed through a combination of Ofsted inspections, internal school governance, and publishing annual strategy statements on school websites.
How much is allocated per pupil?
For the 2025/2026 financial year, the main pupil premium rates are £1,515 for primary pupils and £1,075 for secondary pupils eligible for free school meals, with a rate of £2,630 for looked-after children, representing a 2.39% increase from the 2024/25 rates. These rates are based on pupil eligibility from the October 2024 census for mainstream and special schools.
Pupil Premium Policies and Documents
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