What is the Pupil Premium Grant?

In 2011-12 the Government launched its Pupil Premium funding.

This initiative targets extra money at pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds into the school’s budget to enable them to be supported to reach their potential. The government believes this is the best way to address current underlying inequalities caused by disadvantage.

This grant is additional to main school funding. The money is devolved to schools based on the numbers of pupils in the school who are eligible for Free School Meals (FSM). From 2013-14, it was expanded to include all children who have been eligible for FSM within the last 6 years.

In addition, schools receive a grant for the number of children in care and children whose parents work in the Armed Forces.

More vital information can be found here:

• At Brayton Primary School we ensure that teaching and learning opportunities meet the needs of all of the children.
• We ensure that appropriate provision is made for children who belong to vulnerable groups, including those eligible for the Pupil Premium, children with SEND, and other children identified as vulnerable

Monitoring

Mrs Buckton and the Governors are responsible for monitoring and oversight of the Pupil Premium Children, overseen by the STAR MAT Trustees.

If you think you may be eligible for free school meals you can apply online through the link below. North Yorkshire Council have recently (August 2024) introduced an auto-enrolment system where families in receipt of certain benefits are contacted directly.

If you are not sure, please contact the school office: we deal sensitively with enquiries and will always respect your privacy.