Pupil Premium
Pupil Premium funding is funding allocated to schools in addition to the main school funding to help address inequalities between children eligible for free school meals (FSM) and those children who are not.
Who is entitled to Pupil Premium Funding?
Schools are given Pupil Premium funding for children who are eligible for FSM or have been eligible for FSM at any point during the past 6 years. Schools are also given additional funding for children who are looked after or have been adopted from care and for children whose parents are members of the armed forces.
How is the funding used?
The key purpose of the Pupil Premium funding is to enable all pupils to reach their full potential. Each school may decide how best to use the funding to enable all its pupils to reach age related expectations and are held accountable for how it has been used to support pupils from low income families. Details of how Pupil Premium funding is used at Old Park can be found below. We recognise that barriers to achievement take a variety of forms and will do whatever it takes to support a child, both in and out of the classroom. We use all our resources to ensure that every child has an equal opportunity to become an empowered learner. In order to achieve this we offer our children a wide range of opportunities, we always make sure these are accessible for everyone. We work with our families and colleagues to make sure everyone has high aspirations for all pupils.
How can I find out if my child is entitled to the Pupil Premium funding?
The process for applying is straightforward and confidential. You can check online using a 'Free School Meals / Pupil Premium Service' at www.fsm.lgfl.net. After entering essential details into the web site, the online application process links to the Department for Education system for checking eligibility and gives an immediate 'yes' or 'no' response, and will notify our school. Alternatively, you can speak to a member of staff, who will be able to assist you through this process. All enquires will be treated in confidence.
KS1 and Free School Meals
Since September 2014 all children in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 have automatically been entitled to a free school lunch. However, registering for free school meals could raise extra funding for the school. These funds enable our school to take on additional staff and invest in additional equipment, resources and activities to the benefit all children. Being in receipt of the pupil premium fund will also entitle your child to support with the cost of school visits.
Pupil Premium Statements 2023-24
Pupil Premium Reviews