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 schools 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
We use this extra money to improve the educational provision and resources at the school.
Is my child eligible for Free Schools Meals?
Your child might be eligible if you access:
* Income Support
* Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA), or Income-related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)
* Support under part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999
* The guaranteed element of State 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 a year
We encourage parents to claim for free school meals if they are eligible, even if they do not wish to have school lunches, as the school receives extra funding. All applications are treated confidentially and pupils will follow the same lunch system as paying pupils, so will be anonymous.
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', or '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.
How do I Apply?
If you would like further information, or you want the School to check whether you are entitled to 'Free School Meals' and/or 'Pupil Premium', please E-Mail the School Office at school@htp.tamat.org.uk. You will be asked for your National Insurance number, your date of birth and your surname. Your personal information will be held securely and the check will be done via a secure government website.