Pupil Premium report

Pupil Premium is additional funding for publicly funded schools in England to raise the attainment of disadvantaged pupils and close the gap between them and their peers.

 “It is for schools to decide how the Pupil Premium, allocated to schools per FSM pupil, is spent, since they are best placed to assess what additional provision should be made for the individual pupils within their responsibility.”       Source - DfE website

 At Orrets Meadow, we have high aspirations and ambitions for our children and we believe that no child should be left behind. We strongly believe that it is not about where you come from but your passion and commitment to learning that make the difference between success and failure.  Our school values are "Be nice, work hard and never give up".               

We are determined to ensure that our children are given every chance to realise their full potential. Pupil premium funding, along with allocations made from the schools own budget, helps ensure this money is spent to maximum effect.  

Pupil Premium Spending:

Our pupil premium money has been used to provide a range of additional support for our children and these interventions, along with quality first teaching, have a positive impact on children’s attainment and self-belief. By offering a wide range of interventions and by breaking down the barriers to learning, we work hard to ensure all children are given the opportunity to maximise the progress they make while at Orrets Meadow. 

Information to be published to parents:

In place of the current requirements regarding information about pupil premium expenditure, schools are now required to publish their 'PUPIL PREMIUM STRATEGY.' This should include:         

      The current academic year: 

  • the amount of the school's allocation of pupil premium grant
  • details of the main barriers to educational achievement
  • how the allocation will be spent to address the barriers and why these approaches were taken
  • how the school will measure the impact of the pupil premium
  • the date of the next pupil premium strategy review.

How will the school measure the impact of the Pupil Premium?

At Orrets Meadow, barriers to learning are identified from the pupil's EHCP or Statement, this feeds into the child's provision map of interventions. Data collection and the monitoring and tracking of pupil's attainment are used to inform a pupil's progress and this also enables the early identification of need, support and appropriate intervention. Pupil Progress meetings take place every term.

Each term, the school reviews the impact of the interventions purchased, through reports, pupil discussions, staff discussions and data tracking. When selecting pupils for Pupil Premium interventions, the school looks at all pupils across the school. There are some pupils who are not eligible for PP who will benefit from these groups if their needs are similar and we believe progress can be made towards individual targets.

Pupil Premium Funding and the impact of this is a regular item on the Headteacher's report to Governors.

Free School Meals have been expanded from September 2026

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

From September 2026, all children living in households receiving Universal Credit are entitled to Free School Meals, regardless of household earnings. This means that some families who were not previously eligible may now be able to claim.

There are two categories of Free School Meals:

  • Targeted Free School Meals – for children living in households receiving Universal Credit with annual household earnings of £7,400 or less. This can also mean that the school receives additional Pupil Premium funding to support your child's education.
  • Expanded Free School Meals – for children living in households receiving Universal Credit with annual household earnings above £7,400. Your child will receive a free school meal, although this category does not attract the same additional Pupil Premium funding.

 

Who can apply?

Your child may be entitled to Free School Meals if you or your child receive:

  • Universal Credit
  • Income-related Employment and Support Allowance
  • The guaranteed element of Pension Credit
  • Support under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999

There are also separate eligibility arrangements for some families who have no recourse to public funds.

If you receive Universal Credit, we strongly encourage you to apply, even if your household earnings are above £7,400. Your child may now be entitled to a free school meal under the expanded scheme.

 

Why should I apply?

In addition to providing your child with a free, healthy school meal, registering for Targeted Free School Meals can help our school to receive additional funding through the Pupil Premium. This funding is used to support children's education and help them achieve their full potential.

Children in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 already receive Universal Infant Free School Meals. However, families who meet the criteria for Targeted Free School Meals should still apply, as this can enable the school to receive additional funding to support your child.

 

How to apply

You can apply online for Free School Meals through Wirral Borough Council:

Apply online for Free School Meals:
Wirral Council – Free School Meals

Please note that you need to make a claim for Free School Meals. Your eligibility will then be checked and confirmed by the school or local authority.

If your circumstances change, for example your child changes school or you or your partner stop receiving a qualifying benefit, please contact us as soon as possible.

   
  

Pupil Premium is an important payment for schools and a really good opportunity for eligible parents to get even more support for their children in schools.      

     

           

If you think your child may possibly be eligible for free school meals, even if you don't want your child to eat school meals, please call into the office to collect a claim form.  Every child who is eligible generates valuable income for the school.