The pupil premium is additional funding provided to the school, over and above that provided for other children, to support the achievement and inclusion of children in receipt of free school meals. Additional funding is also provided for children who are in the care of the Local Authority. This money is allocated to initiatives to ensure pupils reach their full potential, both academically and socially.
The aim of the Pupil Premium Grant is to raise the achievement and attainment of the pupil premium group and narrow the gap between pupils who have been eligible for free school meal in the last 6 years (Ever6) and non-free school meal pupils (NFSM).
Applications for Free school Meals are made through Knowsley Council. Even if you do not wish them to have the meals, this would mean the school could still claim Pupil Premium Funding that will be used to help your child.
All children in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 receive ‘Universal Free School Meals’ but we recommend that you still apply if you are eligible as you will receive free half term holiday clubs and meal vouchers when the children are on holiday.
