Historically the school has been able to claim 'Pupil Premium' for any child eligible for free school meals at any point in the last 6 years.  With the introduction of 'Universal Free School Meals' it is essential that we continue to identify any families that could benefit from the support of 'Pupil Premium'  If a parent is in receipt of any of the following benefits the school is still able to claim 'Pupil Premium', which is additional money targeted at supporting your child's learning.  If parents are in any doubt about eligibility, by simply providing the school with your National Insurance number we can access a service that will verify the school’s entitlement to claim.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:

• Universal Credit with an annual net earned income of no more than £7,400
• Income Support
• Income based Jobseeker’s Allowance (IBJSA)
• Income related Employment and Support Allowance (IRESA)
• Support under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999
• The guarantee element of Pension Credit
• Child Tax Credit, (with no Working Tax Credit) and an annual income of no more than £16,190, as assessed by HMRC

NB If you receive Working Tax Credit you do NOT qualify even if you receive child tax credit and your income is below £16,190

CRITERIA 2 – Application for other Pupil Premium

• Is your child a looked-after child (LAC)? i.e. in the care of, or provided with accommodation by an English local authority?
• Has your child ceased to be looked after by the local authority because of adoption, a special guardianship order, a child arrangements order or a residence order?

FOR PUPILS IN YEAR GROUPS RECEPTION TO YEAR 11

• Are either or both parents regular members of HM Forces and designated as personal category 1 or 2 (PStat Cat 1 or 2), in the armed forces of another nation and stationed in England or in receipt of a child pension from the Ministry of Defence?