Bridge & Patrixbourne Church of England Primary School recieves Pupil Premium Funding in addition to the school's delegated budget. This is based upon the number of children eligible for Free School Meals (FSM), 'Looked After-Children' (LAC) and for those children whose parents are currently in the Armed Forces.
‘It is for schools to decide how the Pupil Premium, allocated to schools per FSM pupil is spent since they are best placed to assess what additional provision should be made for the individual pupils within their responsibility.’
Source: DfE website
The school will use this money to support systems and processes which ensure continued progress and academic achievement for those in vulnerable groups – FSM, CLA, children working below age related expectations and children with lower attainment and/or progress. This is regularly monitored by the school's Governing Board.
Free School Meals
Universal Free School Meals
Children in years R to 2 are eligible for free school meals under the Government's Universal Free School Meal initiative. If you receive certain benefits, the school can also get some additional money to support the children's learning if you register here.
Are my children eligible for Free School Meals in Key Stage 2?
Your child might be able to get free school meals if you get any of the following:
- Universal Credit - if you apply on or after 1 April 2018 your household income must be less than £7,400 a year (after tax and not including any benefits you get)
- Income Support
- income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance
- income-related Employment and Support Allowance
- support under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999
- the guaranteed element of Pension Credit
- Child Tax Credit (provided you’re not also entitled to Working Tax Credit and have an annual gross income of no more than £16,190)
- Working Tax Credit run-on - paid for 4 weeks after you stop qualifying for Working Tax Credit.
You can apply for your child's free school meals online here. Your eligibility will be checked and your application processed straight away. If your application is successful the school will be notified by email immediately and your child should start receiving their free school meal within 24 hours.
If you feel that your child may be eligible for this grant, please speak to Michael Taylor (Head of School) or Morny Starling (Admissions and Attendance Officer).
