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Bushmead Primary School

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Pupil Premium & Free School Meals

If your child is eligible for ‘free school meals’ and you register them for this, we’ll receive extra funding called ‘pupil premium’. We use this extra money to improve the educational provision and resources at the school.

 

What is pupil premium funding?

Pupil premium funding from the government is given to schools to help pupils reach their full potential, regardless of their background or financial situation. It’s provided for pupils who:

 

·         Are registered for free school meals

·         Have been registered for free school meals at any point in the past 6 years

·         Are or have been, in care

·         Have parents in the armed forces

At Bushmead we get an extra £1,320  for every eligible pupil who is registered for free school meals. This extra money could make a real difference in the quality of education we offer.

 

For example, we’ve previously used pupil premium funding for:

  • Educational resources

  •  Academic interventions

  • Additional staff

  • Wellbeing and self-esteem building interventions

  • Assistance with school trips or uniform

  • ICT equipment and subscriptions

 

Is my child eligible for free school meals?

 Your child might be eligible if you access:

 

·         Income Support

·         Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance or 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

·         Universal Credit, provided you have an annual net earned income not exceeding  £7,400 (£616.67 per month)

 

Universal infant free school meals.

Currently, pupils in reception, year 1 and year 2 are entitled to a free school meal thanks to a different government funding scheme known as universal infant free school meals (UIFSM). You shouldn’t confuse UIFSM with free schools meals and the pupil premium.

 

If your child is in reception, year 1 or year 2 and is eligible for free school meals according to the criteria above, you should still register because we’ll receive the extra pupil premium funding.

 

Does my child have to eat free school meals?

No. Pupils who are registered for free school meals don’t have to eat them. If you’re eligible but you want your child to have packed lunches you should still register because the school will receive the funding which can support your child in other ways.

 

How do I register?

 You only need to register once at school. The forms are attached and there are hard copies in the office or with our family workers.

 

If you have any questions or specific concerns, please contact our school office or family workers.

 

 

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