The Government set out in the Coalition Agreement its commitment to tackle educational inequality via a Pupil Premium allocated to schools for every Free School Meal (FSM) pupil on their roll. We believe that the Pupil Premium is the best way to address the current inequalities by ensuring that funding to tackle disadvantage reaches the pupils who need it most. This is why the Premium is allocated to schools for every pupil on their roll known to be eligible for Free School Meals.
We know a good education is the key to improving young people’s life chances, to enable them to progress into adulthood with the skills and confidence for success. The Pupil Premium will provide schools with the resources with which to address inequalities in the system and raise the attainment of those pupils from low income families.
These pages provide information on deprivation and the Pupil Premium, including approaches and strategies that can help to raise the attainment of children from disadvantaged families.
You may also be interested in our information on Pupil Premium allocations for 2011-12 and the school funding settlement for 2012-13.
