Pupil Premium Strategy

The Pupil Premium is additional funding allocated by the government to schools for children who:

• Are currently eligible for Free School Meals (FSM) or have been in the last six years (Ever 6)
  
• Are looked after or have been adopted from care
  
• Have a parent serving in the armed forces
  

The purpose of the funding is to raise achievement and improve outcomes for these pupils, who may face additional challenges that impact their learning.

To find out more about how Pupil Premium works nationally, please visit this link…

At St Hugh of Lincoln, we use our Pupil Premium funding carefully and strategically to ensure that all eligible pupils make progress and feel valued, supported and empowered.

We use the funding to:

• Provide additional teaching and intervention programmes
  
• Fund educational visits and enrichment activities
  
• Support emotional wellbeing and mental health through nurture groups and pastoral care
  
• Provide access to wider opportunities and experiences
  
• Invest in resources and training to improve quality-first teaching
  

Our approach is evidence-informed and shaped by what we know works best for our children. We regularly review the impact of our actions and adapt our provision to meet emerging needs.

• Catholic values underpin our approach, we see each child as unique and deserving of dignity, hope and opportunity
  
• High expectations for all, regardless of background
  
• Support is tailored to individual needs, not labels
  
• Building strong relationships with families to support children at home and at school
  
• Fostering a sense of belonging and aspiration in every child

We are committed to transparency and accountability. Each year, we publish a Pupil Premium Strategy that outlines:

• How we intend to spend the funding
  
• The rationale behind our spending decisions
  
• The impact of previous spending on outcomes for disadvantaged pupils
  

You can read our most recent Pupil Premium Strategy and Evaluation here…

If you think your child may be eligible for Free School Meals and Pupil Premium funding, please contact the school office in confidence. Your child’s experience at school will not be affected in any visible way, but the additional support can make a real difference.

We’ve noticed that many families wait until their child moves out of the Universal Free School Meals window (from Year 3 onwards) before applying for Pupil Premium. However, it’s really important to apply as soon as your child joins the school, even if they’re in Reception, Year 1, or Year 2 and already receiving free meals.

Pupil Premium funding provides additional support for your child’s education, including access to extra resources, interventions, and enrichment opportunities. The earlier you apply, the sooner your child and the school can benefit from this valuable support.

If you think you may be eligible or would like help with the application process, please don’t hesitate to contact the school office, we’re here to help.

You can apply directly for Free School Meals via Trafford Council here…

You can also find Trafford’s full Local Offer for children with additional needs (including support for families of disadvantaged pupils) here…