The DfE has just published a new update for schools for the academic year 2019-2020 about how much pupil premium funding schools and non-mainstream schools receive, how they should spend it, and how they will be held to account.
Pupil Premium: Funding and Accountability for Schools
Found at: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/pupil-premium-information-for-schools-and-alternative-provision-settings
The purpose the PP funding is clearly articulated:
- Improve the academic outcomes of disadvantaged pupils of all abilities
- Close the attainment gap between disadvantaged pupils of all abilities across the country.
You can find further information about the pupil premium in Pupil Premium Frequently Asked Questions (PDF, 174KB, 8 pages).
Please read the information above which gives details of our Pupil Premium Grant and how we allocate the funding.