At Monkston Primary School we use the Pupil Premium funding for the following initiatives: 

• smaller class sizes in year 6 allowing for PP children to receive targeted support from the class teacher;
• interventions across EYFS, KS1 and KS2 to support reading, writing and maths to boost progress and ensure pupils are meeting age related expectations;
• year 6 after school tuition groups in English and maths;
• enrichment opportunities for all PP children to attend Year 4 and Year 6 residential at a heavily subsidised rate;
• all school trips are fully funded for PP children ensuring they take part in enriching curriculum activities;
• music tuition for pupils in Year 3 – 6 is fully funded;
• PP children are entitled to half price after school club activities if a fee is applicable; and
• 1:1 Play therapy can be provided for pupils with significant emotional / well-being needs.​​​​​​​ 

Eligibility is based on one of the following benefits :

• Universal Credit (provided you have an annual net earned income of no more than £7,400, as assessed by earnings from up to three of your most recent assessment periods)
• Income Support
• Income-based Jobseeker's Allowance
• Income-related Employment and Support Allowance
• Support under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999
• The guarantee element of Pension Credit
• Child Tax Credit (provided you're not also entitled to Working Tax Credit and have an annual gross income of no more than £16,190)
• Working Tax Credit run-on - paid for four weeks after you stop qualifying for Working Tax Credit

To complete an application you will need to provide:

• Your own name and date of birth
• Contact details
• National Insurance Number or National Asylum Seekers Number
• Child's name and date of birth
• School your child is attending/will attend.

How do I apply?

To apply for free school meals please visit https://www.cloudforedu.org.uk/ofsm/sims/apply and complete the online application form.