Purpose of Pupil Premium

The Pupil Premium is additional government funding provided to publicly funded schools in England to support pupils who may face barriers to learning and ensure they achieve well. At Springhead Infant and Nursery School, the Pupil Premium forms part of our wider, inclusive approach to securing strong outcomes for all pupils.

Pupil Premium Funding

Schools receive Pupil Premium funding based on the number of pupils in the following groups:

• £1,455 for each primary-aged pupil eligible for free school meals or who has been eligible within the last six years

• £2,570 for each pupil who has left local authority care through adoption, a special guardianship order or child arrangements order

The Pupil Premium is not based on ability, and funding is used to support pupils across the attainment range.

Use of the Pupil Premium

Evidence shows that Pupil Premium funding is most effective when used strategically and as part of a whole-school approach. At Springhead, spending is guided by current evidence, including recommendations from the Education Endowment Foundation (EEF), which highlights high-quality teaching as the most effective way to improve outcomes for disadvantaged pupils.

Our approach includes:

• High-quality teaching – investing in staff development and consistent, effective classroom practice

• Targeted academic support – identifying barriers early and providing timely intervention

• Wider approaches – supporting wellbeing, attendance and access to enrichment where needed

The Pupil Premium is not a personal budget for individual pupils, and funding is used flexibly to strengthen provision across the school where it will have the greatest impact.