What is Pupil Premium?

 

Pupil Premium is additional funding provided by the government to help schools support pupils who are disadvantaged. Schools receive extra funding for every pupil who is, or has been, eligible for free school meals. The purpose of this funding is to close the attainment gap and ensure that all pupils have the opportunity to reach their full potential, regardless of their background.

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At Pinfold Street Primary School, we understand that a good education is the key to improving life chances. Pupil Premium gives us the resources to address inequalities and provide targeted support to those pupils who need it the most.

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How we use the funding:

 

We take pride in using the most current educational research (EEF Guidance) and evidence-based approaches to inform how we allocate our Pupil Premium funding. Our leadership team and staff carefully assess the needs of our disadvantaged pupils to provide high-quality teaching, targeted academic support, and wider strategies that promote attendance, wellbeing, and engagement.

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Barriers we address:

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We recognise that some pupils face a range of barriers that can affect their learning and progress. While not all pupils eligible for Pupil Premium experience these challenges, some common barriers in our community include:

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• Low levels of basic skills on entry to Early Years Foundation Stage, including oral language and speech and language development.

• High levels of deprivation, with approximately 98% of our families living in the most deprived areas according to IDACI indicators.

• Low parental aspirations which can impact motivation and support for learning at home.

• Safeguarding concerns and welfare issues affecting children and families within the local community.

• Attendance and punctuality challenges that hinder consistent learning.

• Emotional resilience challenges for both children and families.

• Limited access to enrichment opportunities outside of school, such as extracurricular activities and cultural experiences.

 

Our Pupil Premium strategy is designed to overcome these barriers through a broad and balanced curriculum, targeted interventions, pastoral support, and strong engagement with families and the wider community.

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