Spending

 

Here you will find information about how we spend the additional funding we receive to help your child learn, develop, grow and thrive.

Pupil Premium

Pupil Premium funding is allocated to local authorities and schools with pupils on roll that are known to have been eligible for free school meals (FSM) at any time in the last six years.    Schools have the freedom to spend the Premium, which is additional to the school’s budget, in a way they think will best support the raising of attainment for the most vulnerable pupils, in order to help close the attainment gaps. 

If you believe your child qualifies under the Pupil Premium criteria, please do fill in the form here. Even if your child is in Key Stage One and receives a free school meal under the UIFSM system please do register as the school will receive additional funding which goes towards the cost of resources, educational trips, uniform discounts etc.

In February 2021, the government announced a one-off recovery premium as part of its package of funding to support education recovery in response to Covid-19.

The recovery premium provides additional funding for state-funded schools in the 2023 to 2024 academic year. Building on the pupil premium, this funding will help schools to deliver evidence-based approaches for supporting disadvantaged pupils.

FUNDING 2023/24

In the 2023 to 2024 financial year, schools will receive the following funding for each child registered as eligible for free school meals at any point in the last 6 years:

  • £1,455 for pupils in reception year to year 6

  • £2,530 for Looked After Children (LAC) or previously Looked After Children

  • £335 for service children

An additional £145 is available for:

  • pupils who are eligible for free schools meals (FSM)

  • pupils who have been eligible for free school meals at any point in the last 6 years

  • children looked after by local authorities and referred to as looked-after children (LAC)

  • post-looked after children (post-LAC)

Further guidance about funding can be accessed here.

How we use Pupil Premium at St Joseph’s

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Through our mission and vision at St Joseph’s, we believe we can maximise the impact of our pupil premium spending to ‘close’ and ‘eradicate’ the gap for our ‘Ever 6 FSM’ children.

AT ST Joseph’S WE aim to achieve EXCELLENCE for all:

  • We believe in the unseen potential of all children

  • All staff adopt a ‘solution-orientated’ approach to overcoming barriers

  • All staff support children to develop ‘growth mindsets’ towards lifelong learning

  • When discussing pupil performance and identifying pupils in need of support, we ensure that:

  • All teaching staff and other relevant staff are involved in the analysis of progress and identification of pupils

  • All staff are aware of who pupil premium and vulnerable children are

  • All pupil premium children benefit from the funding, not just those who are under-performing.

To ensure pupils reach their full potential, both academically and socially, Pupil Premium funding is allocated to a number of initiatives.

Teaching

To ensure staff are equipped with the support and resources to deliver a Mastery Curriculum

Targeted support

To ensure time and resources are allocated to provide PP children with the skills and strategies to self regulate and articulate their emotions, and develop a life long love of learning

Wider strategies

To equip pupils with the knowledge and cultural capital they need to succeed in life. To ensure they participate in a range of activities, that they may have limited experience of, in their own lives.

To improve punctuality and attendance figures. Understanding of the importance of good attendance and punctuality 

The Designated Lead Person for Pupil Premium and Recover Premium at St Joseph’s is Alexander Turner.

The Designated Governor for Pupil premium and Recovery Premium at St Joseph’s is Rachael Ashton