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    What is Pupil Premium?

    Pupil Premium funding was introduced in 2011 for children eligible for free school meals, children whose parents serve in the armed forces, and Children Looked After. Its purpose is to help close the attainment gap between these groups and their peers.

    What is Pupil Premium Plus?

    In 2013, the Department for Education introduced Pupil Premium Plus for looked after and previously looked after children. This funding recognises the lasting impact of trauma and loss on children’s lives, and the vital role schools play in supporting those who have had a difficult start.

    Pupil Premium Plus is available to pupils from Reception to Year 11 in state-funded education in England who:

    • are in Local Authority care in England

    • have been adopted from care in England or Wales

    • left care under a Special Guardianship Order

    • left care under a Child Arrangements Order

    How schools use Pupil Premium

    Pupil Premium is allocated to schools with pupils on roll who are known to have been eligible for free school meals (FSM) at any point. The funding is in addition to the core school budget and can be used flexibly to best support the raising of attainment for vulnerable pupils.

    When a pupil joins Westvale Park Primary Academy, parents are asked to complete a short form to check eligibility.

    Further information can be found here:

    Key Principles at Westvale Park

    At Westvale Park Primary Academy, the targeted and strategic use of Pupil Premium supports us in achieving our aspirations for every child. Our approach is guided by the following principles:

    • Teaching and learning opportunities meet the needs of all pupils.

    • Appropriate provision is made for pupils who belong to vulnerable groups, including socially disadvantaged pupils.

    • Not all socially disadvantaged pupils are registered for, or qualify for, free school meals.

    • Funding is allocated following a needs analysis, identifying priority classes, groups or individuals. Limited resources mean that not every child eligible for FSM will necessarily receive intervention at the same time. Provision is therefore allocated fairly and flexibly.

    Barriers to Achievement

    We recognise the many potential barriers faced by Pupil Premium children, including:

    • limited educational support at home

    • financial constraints preventing access to enriching trips or experiences

    • social isolation due to unequal opportunities

    • a wide range of specific or complex individual circumstances

    Our aim is to know each pupil well, understand their circumstances, and make the best provision based on that knowledge.

    Please find below our Pupil Premium Strategy Statement.

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