Pupil Premium
What is the Pupil Premium funding?
The Pupil Premium was introduced by the Coalition Government in April 2011 and is allocated to publicly funded schools to work with pupils who have been registered for free school meals at any point in the last six years, (also known as Ever 6 FSM). Schools also receive funding for children who have been looked after continuously for more than six months, and children whose parents are currently serving in the armed forces.
If you feel that your child is eligible for Free School Meals, but do not currently claim, please click here for the application process.
The government believes that the Pupil Premium, which is additional to main school funding, is the best way to address the current underlying inequalities between children eligible for free school meals (FSM) and their peers by ensuring that funding to tackle inequality and disadvantage reaches the students who need it most. The government believes that school leaders are best placed to assess their own students’ needs and to decide how to use the funding effectively to improve attainment and outcomes for all their students.
At Urmston Grammar, we are committed to supporting every student, regardless of their background, and it is our aim to allocate Pupil Premium funding in a way that enables all groups of students to make outstanding progress. Our Pupil Premium strategy is underpinned by educational research from the Education Endowment Foundation (EEF).
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Every Pupil Premium student at Urmston Grammar can expect to receive; |
PP funding can also be used in the following ways, dependent on need; |
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For targeted academic interventions to support student attainment and progress; small group tuition, pastoral support. |
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Contributions to fund extra-curricular activities – peripatetic music lessons, LAMDA etc. |
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Broader strategies to support student well-being and social and emotional needs. |
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Support with meal provision. |
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