Pupil Premium

Pupil Premium Information

Pupil Premium is additional funding provided by the Government to help schools close the gap between children from low-income families and their peers. It is designed to support pupils who need it most and ensure every child has the opportunity to succeed.

Schools receive Pupil Premium funding for:

  •  Children who are currently eligible for Free School Meals (FSM) or have been eligible at any point in the last six years.
  • Children whose parents serve in the armed forces
  •  Children who are looked after by the local authority, adopted from care, or have left care under a special guardianship,     residence, or child arrangement order.

This funding is used to help pupils achieve or exceed national expectations for their age. Each school decides how best to use the money and is accountable for its impact on pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds.

We treat all matters relating to Free School Meals and Pupil Premium with complete confidentiality. Our aim is to help every child reach their full potential. We work closely with families and staff to ensure high aspirations for all pupils. We understand that barriers to learning vary, so we provide tailored support both inside and outside the classroom. Our resources are used to give every child equal access to opportunities and empower them as learners.

Am I Eligible?

To qualify for Free School Meals and Pupil Premium, families must receive one of the following benefits (based on Cornwall Council guidelines, June 2020):

·        Income Support (IS)

·        Income-Based Jobseeker’s Allowance

·        Income-Related Employment and Support Allowance

·        Child Tax Credit (annual income below £16,190)

·        Working Tax Credit run-on (paid for 4 weeks after you stop qualifying)

·        Guarantee Element of Pension Credit

·        Support under Immigration and Asylum Act 1999

·        Universal Credit (household income below £7,400 per year after tax, excluding benefits)

Please note: You must be receiving the benefit before your application can be assessed.

You are NOT eligible if you receive:

·        Working Tax Credit

·        Contribution-Based Jobseeker’s Allowance or Employment and Support Allowance

How to Apply

You can apply online at https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/schoolmeals. The website also provides more information about eligibility and protections for pupils already receiving Free School Meals.