What is the Pupil Premium Grant?

The Pupil Premium Grant (PPG) is an additional funding to support schools to ensure that children from lower income and other disadvantaged backgrounds have the same opportunities as their peers and that they attain well.

If a child has been eligible for free school meals (FSM) at any point over the past 6 years or has been continuously looked after for at least 6 months (LAC), the school receives an amount per child within their budget.

At Grand Avenue Primary and Nursery School, we work very hard for all our pupils, and especially those who are disadvantaged in any way. 

The school reports each year on the allocation of Pupil Premium received, how we spend the Pupil Premium and how we measure the impact on our students. For the year 24-25, we have been allocated £135,420.

Is my child eligible?

Your child is eligible for pupil premium funding if they:

• Are registered as eligible for free school meals 
• Have been registered as eligible for free school meals at any point in the last six years 
• Have been continuously looked after for the past six months
• Have been adopted from care under the Adoption and Children Act 2002
• Have left care under a Special Guardianship or Residence Order
• Have a parent currently serving in the armed forces or in receipt of a pension from the MoD

How do I know if I am eligible for free school meals?

You may be entitled to free school meals if you receive one of the following benefits:

• Income Support
• Income Based Job Seekers Allowance
• Child Tax Credit Only (with income up to £16,190) with no element of Working Tax Credit
• National Asylum Seekers Support
• Guarantee Element of the State Pension Credit
• Employment and Support Allowance
• Universal Credit (Income Related)

Registering for Free School Meals, where you meet the eligibility criteria, provides a useful source of funding for the school. To go to register and subsequently apply for Free School Meals, go to https://www.kingston.gov.uk/freeschoolmeals. We appreciate there is often sensitivity around personal circumstances and we handle the administration of Free School Meals in a discreet and confidential manner.

If you are in receipt of any income-related benefits and think you should be entitled to receive free school meals, and would like further support then please contact the school office.

 

What support can the school offer?

At Grand Avenue Primary and Nursery School, we ensure all children, regardless of their background, are able to access quality first teaching, high quality interventions and support across all areas of school life, making progress in line with their peers. We actively promote equality of opportunity for all staff, children and families, enabling all to achieve well.

By registering for Free School Meals you can unlock more financial support for your child in school. However, you are not obliged to order the meal if you do not wish to.

 The funding that the school receives will be used in a variety of ways. If your child is eligible for pupil premium funding, then you can access:

• A free place for an after-school club
• A place at our after-school Home learning club
• Support to financially access Year group trips and events
• Savings on the Year 6 residential trip which can be up to 40%
• Other educational support in class

 

If you require any further information please contact the school office or speak to Mrs Pitcher, Headteacher.