Ticehurst and Flimwell Church of England Primary School

What is Pupil Premium funding?

The Pupil Premium is additional funding given to schools which is additional to main school funding. It is allocated according to the number of pupils on-roll who are eligible for free school meals (FSM), an amount allocated according to the number of children of service families, and an allocation for each pupil who has been ‘Looked After’ (in care) for 6 months or more. This is so that schools can support these particular groups of pupils who are known to be at risk of underachievement and to close the attainment gap between these groups and their peers. In 2013-14 schools received £953 for each eligible pupil and funding was extended to include pupils who have been eligible for free school meals within the past 6 years.

In 2014 schools received £1,300 per pupil and £1,900 per looked after child. More information is available on ther Department for Education website.

https://www.gov.uk/pupil-premium-information-for-schools-and-alternative-provision-settings

It is for schools to decide how the Pupil Premium is spent, since they are best placed

to assess what additional provision should be made for the individual pupils within their responsibility. However, schools are to be held accountable for how they have used the additional funding to support pupils from low-income families. Since September 2012, this information must be published on school websites.

Pupil Premium at Ticehurst and Flimwell

We have high aspirations and ambitions for our children and we believe that no child should be left behind. We strongly believe that it is not about where you come from but your passion and thirst for knowledge, and your dedication and commitment to learning that make the difference between success and failure, and we are determined to ensure that our children are given every chance to realise their full potential.

Latest Spending

Since the pupil premium funding was introduced we have seen improvements in outcomes for our children. Here are our latest spending plans: