Pupil Premium

The Pupil Premium is an allocation of additional funding provided to schools to support specific groups of children who are vulnerable to possible underachievement. These include pupils who are entitled to free school meals (FSM), those looked after by the local authority and children of armed service personnel. The intended effect of this funding is to accelerate progress and raise attainment.

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.

For more information on the Pupil Premium, please visit:

http://www.education.gov.uk/schools/pupilsupport/premiu

Pupil Premium Strategy

Pupil Premium Strategy 2023-2026

Pupil Premium at Leigh and Bransford Primary School

At Leigh and Bransford, we are committed to ensuring that every child has the opportunity to thrive. Our Pupil Premium funding is used to provide a wide range of additional support that enhances both academic progress and personal development.

How We Use the Funding

We use our Pupil Premium to:

• Provide targeted one-to-one and small group interventions
• Support high-quality teaching across the school
• Build confidence, resilience, and self-belief in our pupils
• Remove barriers to learning and ensure all children can succeed

Our aim is to ensure that all pupils, regardless of background, make strong progress and reach age-related expectations as they move through school.

Monitoring Impact

We carefully track the impact of our Pupil Premium spending through:

• Termly assessments of pupil progress and attainment
• Regular pupil progress meetings between class teachers and senior leaders
• Monitoring of attendance and engagement
• Oversight by the Senior Leadership Team and SENDCo
• Regular updates to our Governing Body

Support is not limited to children eligible for Pupil Premium; other pupils with similar needs may also benefit from interventions.

Eligibility and How to Apply

Pupil Premium funding is available for children who:

• Are eligible for Free School Meals (FSM), or have been in the last 6 years
• Are from families serving in the Armed Forces
• Have been adopted from care or have left care
• Are currently looked after by the local authority

You can check your eligibility or apply for Free School Meals through the Worcestershire County Council website.

If you need help with your application or would like more information, please contact the school office.

If you are deemed to be eligible, please can you inform the school so we can amend your details.