Pupil Premium

What is the pupil premium?

The Pupil Premium is additional funding provided to publicly funded schools in England, designed to raise the attainment of disadvantaged pupils across all abilities and reduce the achievement gaps between them and their peers. At Longton Primary School, we are committed to identifying barriers to learning for all eligible pupils and using the Pupil Premium funding effectively to enhance attendance, well-being, and learning outcomes. Our inclusive approach ensures that every learner is provided with the resources, challenges, and support necessary for progress, and we aim to motivate pupils, inspiring them to make the most of their education without any awareness of their status as 'Pupil Premium'. While our school may not receive a large amount of funding, we recognise the significant impact it has on our children's educational experiences. We encourage all parents and carers to explore Pupil Premium funding opportunities to benefit our pupils further.

Please Google "applying for FSM Lancashire" for more information or follow the link

https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/children-education-families/schools/free-school-meals/

Provision to support pupils identified as eligible for Pupil Premium grants is carefully planned, implemented, and reviewed based on the needs of individuals, including those most vulnerable. Our Pupil Premium grant for 2021-2022 was £20,175. Our estimated Pupil Premium grant for 2024-2025 is £34,660.

The aims of the funding are as follows:

• To reduce the attainment gap between the highest and lowest achieving pupils nationally

• To increase social mobility

• To enable more pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds to get to the top universities

• To provide additional resources to schools to do this

• To support looked after children and post - LAC