Pupil Premium

What is pupil premium funding?

Pupil premium funding from the government is given to schools to help pupils reach their full potential, regardless of their background or financial situation. It’s provided for pupils who:

•          Are registered for free school meals

•          Have been registered for free school meals at any point in the past 6 years

•          Are, or have been, in care

•          Have parents in the armed forces

At Crockerne we get an extra £1,320 for every eligible pupil who is registered for free school meals. This extra money could make a real difference to the quality of education we offer.

For example, we have previously used pupil premium funding for:

•          Educational provision/resources

•          Academic interventions

•          Wellbeing and self-esteem building interventions

Our pupil premium strategy is reviewed each year and the date of the next review is set for July 2021.

Is my child eligible for free school meals?

Your child might be eligible if you access:

•          Income Support

•          Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance or Employment and Support Allowance

•          Support under part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999

•          The guaranteed element of Pension Credit

•          Child Tax Credit (provided you’re not also entitled to Working Tax Credit and have an annual gross income of no more than £16,190)

•          Working Tax Credit run-on

•          Universal Credit, provided you have an annual net earned income not exceeding £7,400 (£616.67 per month)

Universal infant free school meals

Currently, pupils in reception, year 1 and year 2 are entitled to school meal thanks to a different government funding scheme known as universal infant free school meals (UIFSM). You shouldn’t confuse UIFSM with free schools meals and the pupil premium.

If your child is in reception, year 1 or year 2 and is eligible for free school meals according to the criteria above, you should still register because we’ll receive the extra pupil premium funding.

Does my child have to eat the free school meals?

No. Pupils who are registered for free school meals don’t have to eat them. If you’re eligible but you want your child to have packed lunches you should still register because the school will receive the funding which can support your child in other ways.

How do I register?

To apply for free school meals, please visit the government website at www.n-somerset.gov.uk/freeschoolmeals.

More information

If you register for free school meals, no-one else will know, it does not affect any other benefits and if your child is eligible, we may be able to help in other ways such as with uniform and free access to certain clubs.

If you have any questions or specific concerns, please contact the school office..