Pupil Premium
The Pupil Premium is additional funding provided by the Government to help schools support pupils who may face barriers to learning. The funding is intended to reduce inequalities in educational outcomes and ensure that all pupils, regardless of their background or circumstances, are able to achieve their full potential.
This funding is allocated to schools for pupils who are eligible for Free School Meals (FSM) or who have been eligible at any point during the past six years. Schools also receive additional funding for pupils who have been looked after by the local authority, adopted from care or left care under a special guardianship, residence or child arrangements order.
Currently schools receive:
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£1,320 per pupil for children eligible for Free School Meals (including those who have been eligible in the past six years)
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£2,300 per pupil for children who are looked after or who have previously been looked after
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£300 per pupil for children of members of the armed forces
The purpose of this funding is to enable schools to provide additional support that helps pupils overcome potential barriers to learning and ensures they can fully access the curriculum and wider opportunities available at school.
How We Use Pupil Premium at Eastern Green Junior School
At Eastern Green Junior School we are committed to ensuring that all pupils receive the support they need to succeed. Our approach focuses on identifying barriers to learning and providing targeted support that enables every child to thrive both academically and personally.
Pupil Premium funding is used to support pupils in a variety of ways, including:
Targeted Academic Support
We provide additional teaching and targeted interventions to help pupils strengthen key skills in areas such as reading, writing and mathematics. This support ensures pupils can access the curriculum confidently and make strong progress.
Pastoral and Emotional Support
We recognise that wellbeing plays a vital role in children’s ability to learn. Funding is used to provide dedicated pastoral support, including access to a school counsellor and additional support from trained staff. This helps pupils build confidence, resilience and emotional wellbeing.
Enrichment and Wider Opportunities
We believe that every child should have access to the full range of experiences that enrich school life. Pupil Premium funding helps ensure that pupils can take part in school trips, visits, clubs and wider opportunities, enabling them to benefit from the same experiences as their peers.
Removing Barriers to Learning
At Eastern Green Junior School we carefully consider the potential barriers that may affect the learning and wellbeing of pupils eligible for Pupil Premium funding. By identifying these barriers, we are able to put targeted support in place to ensure every pupil can succeed.
Some of the common barriers that pupils may face include:
Gaps in prior learning
Some pupils may begin Key Stage 2 with gaps in their knowledge or skills, particularly in core areas such as reading, writing and mathematics. Targeted teaching and intervention help pupils build secure foundations and develop confidence in their learning.
Vocabulary and language development
A limited vocabulary can make it more difficult for pupils to access the wider curriculum. We prioritise reading, discussion and high-quality texts to help pupils develop strong language and communication skills.
Confidence and resilience in learning
Some pupils may lack confidence or feel unsure about their ability to succeed. Through supportive teaching, positive behaviour systems and pastoral support, we help pupils develop resilience and a belief in their own potential.
Social and emotional wellbeing
Children’s emotional wellbeing plays an important role in their ability to learn. Additional pastoral support, including access to a school counsellor and trained staff, helps pupils feel secure and supported.
Access to wider opportunities
Some pupils may have fewer opportunities to access enrichment activities outside school. We ensure that all pupils are able to participate in trips, clubs, sporting events and other enrichment opportunities that enhance their learning and experiences.
Attendance and engagement
Regular attendance is essential for strong progress. The school works closely with families to support good attendance and ensure that pupils remain fully engaged in school life.
By identifying and addressing these barriers, we aim to ensure that all pupils are able to fully access the curriculum, develop confidence in their learning and achieve their best.
Accountability and Impact
Schools are responsible for ensuring that Pupil Premium funding is used effectively and that it has a positive impact on pupils’ outcomes. At Eastern Green Junior School, we carefully monitor the progress and wellbeing of pupils receiving Pupil Premium support to ensure that the funding is making a meaningful difference.
Our aim is to ensure that every child, regardless of background or circumstance, is given the same opportunities to succeed, develop confidence and achieve highly.
Further information about how Pupil Premium funding is used at our school, including detailed spending plans and impact reports, can be found in the documents published on this page.