Pupil Premium Funding
What is it?
Pupil Premium is an additional source of funding provided to schools by the government. The amount allocated is based on numbers of pupils eligible for free school meals at any any time during the last 6 years, or who have been looked after continuously for 6 months. This funding is intended to address the inequalities in achievement between disadvantaged and non disadvantaged pupils across the country. Schools are free to spend the Pupil Premium as they see fit and are held accountable, externally, for outcomes for all pupils.
Objectives
  • The funding will be used to diminish the difference between the achievement of disadvantaged pupils at Holland Haven Primary compared to non-disadvantaged pupils nationally
  • The leadership team will regularly review the provision and evaluate its impact, as outlined in the school's Pupil Premium Strategy 

Key Principles
  • High expectations are in place for all pupils
  • Deprivation is not equated with low outcomes or potential
  • Evidence-based research is used to inform provision (teaching practice that makes the most impact on progress)
  • Needs and outcomes are monitored for all pupils  

 How is the funding spent?
The charts below show how the Pupil Premium funding is spent at Holland Haven Primary School. Pupils eligible for the grant receive free:
  •  educational trips and activities
  •  in-house clubs
The school employ a full-time Learning Mentor who works collaboratively with the Senior Midday Assistant, in-house Family Liaison Worker, SENCo, Art and Drama therapists and teachers in order to support and develop pupils' social, emotional and behaviour needs. The school also work closely with an attendance company and NHS nurses to ensure all pupils access school. Interventions include teacher-delivered small-group tuition which target pupils' achievement based on current attainment compared to national standards, or the progress to-date. In addition, staff training and an additional teacher, improves quality-first teaching and benefits all pupils. ​
The Pupil Premium has funded activities and interventions that have had a positive impact on progress and attainment. The long term effect of these measures has manifested itself in improvements in behaviour, learning attitudes, attendance and achievement. 
Click here to read our current Pupil Premium Strategy