What is Pupil Premium?
Pupil premium is additional funding set aside by the Department for Education (DfE) to improve the educational and personal outcomes of specific groups of pupils. Pupil premium - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
How does my child's school access pupil premium?
You would need to share your child's status with the school for them to be able to access this funding. The school will need to see a copy of the permanency order and evidence of having been in care before the order was granted. The funding is paid directly to the school on an annual basis.
What can pupil premium be spent on?
Pupil premium spending is managed directly by your child's school but guidance encourages the Designated Teacher to work with you to decide how this funding is best spent. The funding should be directed to ensure the specific needs of identified children in the school are met. This could involve individual support for your child or collective support for a group of children. It is important to understand that the money is not a personal budget and it is ultimately the school that decides how it is spent.
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