PUPIL PREMIUM

What is the pupil premium?
Introduced in 2011, the pupil premium is a sum of money given to schools each year by the Government to improve the attainment of disadvantaged children. This is based on research showing that children from low income families perform less well at school than their peers. Often, children who are entitled to pupil premium face challenges such as poor language and communication skills, lack of confidence and issues with attendance and punctuality. The pupil premium is intended to directly benefit the children who are eligible, helping to narrow the gap between them and their classmates although more often than not, other members of the school community will also benefit from the investments made with the pupil premium funding.  

Can you influence how the pupil premium is used?

Schools are allowed to spend their pupil premium funding in whatever ways they see fit, because teachers and educational leaders are the most qualified at identifying what their pupils need most. However, the government advises that schools carefully plan their spending and ensure that the funding is not simply absorbed into the mainstream school budget. They are encouraged to ensure that spending is carefully targeted to increase the achievements of their disadvantaged pupils. Research has continued to show that if spent in the correct ways, pupil premium funding can help to increase the academic ability of underprivileged children; particularly in core subjects such as Maths and English. 

Pupil Premium expenditure at Alec Hunter Academy

For information on pupil premium expenditure at Alec Hunter Academy, please click the document below: