The Pupil Premium for 2012-13 is allocated to local authorities and schools with pupils on roll in January 2012 that are known to have been eligible for free school meals (FSM) at any time in the last six years. Each of these pupils will attract £600. Schools will have the freedom to spend the Premium, which is additional to the underlying schools budget, in a way they think will best support the raising of attainment for the most vulnerable pupils. We urge schools and local authorities to encourage parents to register their child as eligible for FSM so that each school receives their maximum Pupil Premium entitlement.
We will continue to provide the Pupil Premium for children in care who have been looked after continuously for at least six months.
We will also continue to provide a Premium for children of parents in the armed services, who face particular challenges. The level of this Service Child premium will be £250 in 2012-13.
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