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Pupil premium

Raising the academic achievement of looked after children using the pupil premium

The pupil premium for looked after children is a DfE grant to improve the life chances of children in care by raising academic achivement. 

The following documents will help you to understand how the grant is devolved in Northumberland, how to ensure that you receive the funding for those pupils at your school/academy who are eligible, and some initial feedback from the DfE on effective practice:

Pupil Premium for Looked After Children: Principles and Practice in Northumberland

Emerging Effective Practice in Local Authorities (DfE)