Pupil Premium funding is allocated to schools to help improve the attainment of their disadvantaged pupils. The Pupil Premium grant allocates funding to schools on the basis of the number of their pupils deemed to come from disadvantaged backgrounds and asks schools to demonstrate how the money is helping to close the gap between them and their peers.

Funding is allocated to benefit children who:

• are currently entitled to Free School Meals (FSM)
• have been eligible for Free School Meals at any point in the last 6 years (known as Ever 6)
• are looked-after children or have been in local authority care
• are children of current Service Personnel
• have had a parent in the Armed Forces at any point in the last 6 years

How schools use pupil premium funding

Schools have the freedom to decide how best to use this funding, as they are best placed to identify the specific needs of their pupils. However, schools must also demonstrate the impact of this funding and publish details on their website each year, outlining:

• how the funding has been spent
• the reasons behind these decisions
• the difference the funding has made to pupil outcomes

Our commitment

At Oreston Community Academy, we are committed to supporting the pastoral, social and academic development of all children. Our aim is to ensure that every pupil, regardless of their background, has the opportunity to thrive.

The Pupil Premium forms a vital part of our work to narrow the attainment gap and to ensure that vulnerable pupils receive high-quality support tailored to their needs. Staff and governors work closely together to use this funding effectively so that all children can enjoy success and make strong progress.

Our Pupil Premium Strategy outlines how we are using the Pupil Premium grant to provide high quality teaching for all (1), targeted support (2) and other approaches (3) to narrow the attainment gap. As a school, we believe that all children, irrespective of background, should feel a sense of belonging and that a high-quality curriculum and inclusive teaching makes learning accessible for all.  This is underpinned by nurturing, authentic relationships with children and families and a culture of enabling every child to be the best they can be, regardless of background, challenge or need.

Mrs Greenway is our Pupil Premium Lead and Mrs Parker is our Designated Teacher for Looked After (LAC) and Previously Looked After Children (PLAC). 

If you have any further questions, please contact one of the above members of staff via the School Office: Tel: 01752 402050 or email us at admin@ore.westst.org.uk 

Free School Meals

All children in Foundation, Year 1 and Year 2 at state schools in England automatically get free school meals as part of the Universal Free School Meals programme. However, parents and guardians are encouraged to apply for additional Pupil Premium funding, if families are on a lower income, when they enrol their child at a school to support their child at school.  This can be applied for at any point during your child's time at Oreston if you meet the criteria below.

How to apply

For information on whether your child may be able to get Free School Meals, please click on the following link: www.gov.uk/apply-free-school-meals/plymouth

Please let the office know when you have submitted an application.

Please click on the documents below to see how we plan to use their Pupil Premium funding.