Pupil Premium

The Pupil Premium is additional funding provided by the Government to help schools improve outcomes for disadvantaged pupils and ensure that all children have access to the support, opportunities and experiences they need to succeed.

Introduced in 2011, the funding is allocated to schools for pupils who are eligible for Targeted Free School Meals, children who are looked after or previously looked after, and children from service families. The aim is to help overcome barriers to learning and to narrow attainment gaps where they exist.

Schools receive funding based on the number of eligible pupils recorded in the annual school census. This funding enables schools to provide targeted support that meets the needs of their pupils and helps them achieve their full potential, both academically and personally.

The Service Pupil Premium (SPP) is additional funding provided by the Government to support children from service families. It recognises that service children may face unique challenges arising from parental deployment, family mobility and periods of separation from loved ones.

Schools receive funding for eligible pupils where a parent:

• Is currently serving in HM Forces.
• Has previously served in HM Forces and is in receipt of a Ministry of Defence pension.

The funding is intended to help schools provide appropriate pastoral support and targeted interventions that promote pupils' wellbeing, emotional resilience and academic success.

At Veritas Primary Academy, we are committed to ensuring that service children feel supported, valued and included, enabling them to thrive both in and beyond the classroom.

At Veritas Primary Academy, our commitment to disadvantaged pupils is rooted in our SOAR values of Safe, Ownership, Aspiration and Respect.

We believe that every child deserves to feel safe, valued and supported, regardless of their background or circumstances. We are committed to removing barriers to learning and ensuring that all pupils have access to the opportunities, experiences and support they need to flourish.

Through high-quality teaching, targeted support and strong partnerships with families, we encourage all pupils to take ownership of their learning, develop confidence in their abilities and aspire to achieve their very best.

We treat every child with respect and recognise the unique strengths, talents and potential they bring to our school community. By fostering an inclusive and nurturing environment, we aim to ensure that every pupil can succeed academically, socially and emotionally and leave Veritas ready for the next stage of their education.

At Veritas Primary Academy, we use Pupil Premium funding strategically to ensure all pupils have the support, opportunities and encouragement they need to succeed. We do this by:

• Ensuring staff understand the needs of disadvantaged pupils and the barriers they may face.
• Delivering high-quality teaching that enables all pupils to achieve their potential.
• Closely monitoring attainment, progress, attendance and wellbeing to identify pupils who may require additional support.
• Providing targeted interventions, including one-to-one and small-group support, where these will have the greatest impact.
• Using assessment information to evaluate the effectiveness of support and inform future provision.
• Working closely with parents and carers to strengthen home-school partnerships.
• Supporting pupils' social, emotional and mental wellbeing so that they are ready to learn.
• Providing access to enrichment opportunities, educational visits and wider experiences that enhance learning and personal development.
• Ensuring governors regularly review the impact of Pupil Premium funding and hold leaders accountable for outcomes.

Through this approach, we aim to remove barriers to learning and help every pupil embody our SOAR values of Safe, Ownership, Aspiration and Respect, enabling them to thrive academically, socially and emotionally.

At Veritas Primary Academy, we are committed to ensuring that Pupil Premium funding has a meaningful and measurable impact on pupils' outcomes, wellbeing and life chances.

We will:

• Maintain a clear and strategic approach to the use of Pupil Premium funding.
• Identify and address barriers to learning at the earliest opportunity.
• Monitor the progress, attainment, attendance and wellbeing of disadvantaged pupils closely.
• Provide high-quality teaching and targeted support that enables pupils to achieve their best.
• Ensure disadvantaged pupils have access to the same enrichment opportunities and wider experiences as their peers.
• Foster a culture where every pupil feels safe, valued and respected as a member of our school community.
• Build strong partnerships with parents and carers to support pupils' learning and development.
• Regularly evaluate the impact of interventions and adapt our approach where necessary.
• Hold leaders and governors accountable for ensuring funding is used effectively.

Through our SOAR values of Safe, Ownership, Aspiration and Respect, we aim to ensure that disadvantaged pupils make strong progress, develop confidence and resilience, and leave Veritas well prepared for the next stage of their education.