Pupil Premium & Statement to Parents

Pupil premium is additional funding given to publicly funded schools in England. This funding is seen by the government as the best way to address the current underlying inequalities between children eligible for free school meals and those who are not in need of free school meals. 

The funding is allocated to children who fall into one of the following categories:

• Families with a low income (less than named amount) or who have been eligible at some time in the past 6 years
• Pupils who parents are in the armed services
• Looked after children
• Children who have been adopted from care
• Children who have a Special Guardianship Order 

If you think your child is eligible to receive this additional funding and support, but you are not sure whether the school are aware of this, please speak in confidence to Mrs Smith (Headteacher) or Mrs Carter (Office Manager). Please complete the appropriate form below and return to the school office - we can then check eligibility and ensure the school receives all funding due to support your child and the school. Alternatively, complete the form online or complete the form and send it straight to Bristol City Council. If you need help with any of the above, please see Mrs Carter, who will be happy to help.   

https://www.bristol.gov.uk/schools-learning-early-years/free-school-meals

The school is held accountable for how they spend the additional funding. Here at Broomhill Junior School we ensure that the funding is spent to not only deliver targeted support, but also to enable us to develop a school community that is fully inclusive. This means everyone can succeed and access a full and balanced curriculum without prejudice, aiming to improve equality and children feeling a sense of belonging.

We believe that every child is entitled to an education and have high aspirations for all of our pupils. Funding is utilised to create an environment where children can 'grow together'. All children are treated as individuals and with this in mind, we ensure that the support we offer is tailored to meet the needs of every pupil to enable them to reach their full potential and experience success, making progress at least in line with their ability.

Please see below for information regarding how the pupil premium funding was spent in the last financial year, the impact of this funding, and the plans for the future spending. These are reviewed in July on a yearly basis. The next review date is July 2026.