The Pupil Premium is a Government initiative that was introduced in April 2011 to benefit pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds. The overall aim is to raise the attainment of disadvantaged pupils of all abilities and to close the gaps between them and their peers.

The following groups are eligible for Pupil Premium:

• Pupils who are recorded as eligible for free school meals, or have been recorded as eligible in the past 6 years, including eligible children of families who have no recourse to public funds (NRPF)
• Children looked after by local authorities, referred to as looked-after children
• Children previously looked after by a local authority or other state care, are referred to as previously looked-after children.

Service pupil premium is additional funding for schools with pupils who have parents serving in the armed forces. One or more of the following criteria must be met:

• One of their parents is serving in the regular armed forces, including pupils with a parent who is on full commitment as part of the full-time reserve service – this includes pupils with a parent who is in the armed forces of another nation and is stationed in England.
• Registered as a ‘service child’ on any school census in the past 6 years
• One of their parents died while serving in the armed forces and the pupil receives a pension under the Armed Forces Compensation Scheme or the War Pensions Scheme.

If you think you are eligible for Free School Meals, please click the link below and find out how to apply.

Check eligibility for Free School Meals

The pupil premium funding ensures eligible pupils benefit from the same educational opportunities as their non-Pupil Premium peers.

If you have any questions or ideas about how the school can further support your child, please contact our  Assistant Principal SenCo, Elizabeth Trafford, on finance@warnefordschool.org.uk or via phone on 01793 762426 (ext 263).