Oakfield Primary Academy
Pupil Premium
At Oakfield Primary we are dedicated to ensuring that every child achieves exceptionally well and we further support this aim using the Pupil Premium funding. This crucial funding addresses the unique needs of disadvantaged pupils, breaking barriers and creating an inclusive environment.
Purpose
The government believes that pupil premium funding is the best way to address the current underlying inequalities between children eligible for free school meals (FSM) and their peers by ensuring that funding to tackle disadvantage reaches the pupils who need it most. The funding is allocated to schools to work with pupils who have been registered for free school meals at any point in the last six years (known as 'Ever 6 FSM).
Schools have the freedom to choose the interventions which they consider to be the most effective and cost-effective but are required to publish this information online via our Pupil Premium Strategy.
Measuring Impact
In order to effectively measure the impact of Pupil Premium Funding at Oakfield Primary Academy, there are a number of analyses completed. We monitor the impact of support by analysing attainment and progress of Pupil Premium pupils and comparing them to other pupil groups to see if differences in attainment and progress are minimised. In addition, we also evaluate improvements in attendance, confidence and children's learning behaviours.
Pupil Premium Strategy 2023 - 2024.pdf
Eligibility
If you think your child may be eligible for the pupil premium grant please do speak to us. We really can use the funding to support your child in school. If you are in receipt of:
- Income Support or Income-Based (not Contribution-Based) Job Seeker’s Allowance,
- Income-Related Employment & Support Allowance (not Contribution-Based),
- Receive Child Tax Credit and have an annual taxable income, as assessed by Inland Revenue, that does not exceed £16,190, you are entitled to apply for Free School Meals.
Families who also claim Working Tax Credit are NOT eligible to claim free school meals regardless of income.
If your child does not wish to have school dinners, please still apply for the grant as you will be entitled to help with other school payments.
More information can be found on the link below:
https://www.warwickshire.gov.uk/education-learning/apply-free-school-meals
