Overview

Pupil Premium Grant is a sum of money given to schools each year by the Government to improve the attainment of disadvantaged children. This is based on research showing that children from low income families perform less well at school than their peers. The pupil premium is intended to directly benefit the children who are eligible, helping to diminish the difference between them and their peers. 

Key Information

Demographics

Students receive Pupil Premium if they are in receipt of Free School Meals or have qualified for free school meals at any point in the past six years, classed as Ever 6.  Haslingfield Endowed Primary School also receives an enhanced premium for Looked After Children (those who have been in care or adopted) this is now known as Pupil Premium Plus (see additional information below). The Service Premium is a smaller fund available to assist the school to provide pastoral care to the children of armed forces personnel. 

How the funding is used in schools

Schools can choose how to spend their pupil premium money, in the best way to benefit their students. For example, schools can spend their Pupil Premium Grant on aspects of school life that benefits the wider community, as long as children eligible for the funding have access to the provision.  

At Haslingfield Endowed Primary School we are committed to treating each pupil as an individual, ensuring all pupils are able to succeed and thrive on the way to reaching their full potential. 

The funding is spent in many ways such as; English and Maths interventions, regular mentoring, support for educational and enhancement trips, school uniform, counselling and resources to support their education and music. Our Pupil Premium strategy impact and expenditure will be reviewed at the beginning of each academic year by looking at results, student progression, interventions and spending allocations.

This extra funding has been seen to have a positive impact on the academic progress, behaviour and attitude to learning of the children. All schools are required to report on the amount of funding received and how this is being used. This information can be downloaded from this page.

Please do not hesitate to contact the school at office@haslingfield.cambs.sch.uk if you require more information. All enquiries are treated in the strictest confidence.

Eligibility

Your child may be eligible for free school meals if you receive any of the following benefits:- Income support, Income-based jobseekers’ allowance, Income-related employment and support allowance, Child tax credit, provided that you are not also entitled to working tax credit and have an annual gross income of £16,190 or less, if you are supported under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999, guarantee element of State Pension Credit, Working Tax Credit during the four-week period immediately after your employment finishes or after you start working fewer hours per week or Universal Credit with an annual net earned income of no more than £7400 (from 1st April 2018).

To apply go to www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/freeschoolmeals

Looked After Children / Children Previously in Care / Adopted Children

Children that are currently/previously in care, or who have been adopted or under a Special Gardianship Order (SGO) are elligable for Pupil Premium Plus funding. This is specifc funding to support the needs of children who have experienced at least 24 hours in the care of a Local Authority in England or Wales. The application process for this is different to the general Pupil Premium/free school meals as it is not means tested. If you think your child maybe eligable for Pupil Premium Plus funding, it is important to let the school know; please contact the Headteacher through the School Office. 

Please click the link below for more information about Haslingfield School Pupil Premium.

Pupil Premium Strategy 2021-23