Pupil Premium

What is the pupil premium?

The Pupil Premium is additional funding for publicly funded schools in England aimed at raising the attainment of disadvantaged pupils of all abilities and closing the gaps between them and their peers. At Longton Primary School, we ensure that barriers to learning are identified for all pupils entitled to the Pupil Premium, and we use the relevant funding to diminish differences in attendance, well-being, and learning outcomes for this group of pupils compared to their peers. Wherever appropriate, we will also ensure that the funding impacts those pupils not classified as Pupil Premium. We adopt strategies that support pupils in their learning and ensure that all learners have access to the resources, challenges, and support they need to make progress. We are proud to be an inclusive school, and this inclusivity is evident in our strategy and everyday practice. Additionally, our strategies include those that motivate pupils to learn and inspire them to make the most of their education. Children are not made aware that they are ‘Pupil Premium’. We are grateful to those parents and carers who apply for Pupil Premium funding, as we recognise the difference this funding makes for achieving the best possible outcomes for all.

At Longton Primary School, we do not receive a significant amount of money through this funding stream, but what we do receive makes a substantial difference to our children. We encourage all parents to explore this funding and consider whether our children can benefit from it.

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 2023-2024 is £39,643.

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