What is "Free School Meals Funding" and how can my child receive it?

Free School Meals (FSM) funding refers to the government allocated money given to schools to provide a free daily hot or cold nutritious and balanced meal that supports healthy growth, wellbeing and concentration.

What is Pupil Premium Funding and how can my child receive it?

The Pupil Premium is additional government funding provided to state-funded schools in England. Its primary aim is to improve educational outcomes and raise the attainment of disadvantaged pupils to help close the achievement gap between them and their more affluent peers. 

The school the child is attending will automatically get a pupil premium amount if the child is eligible for free school meals.

Schools receive the grant based on the number of qualifying pupils enrolled. Eligible children include: 

• Disadvantaged Pupils: Those who are currently eligible for TARGETED free school meals (FSM) 
• Looked-After Children: Children who are currently in the care of a local authority or were previously.
• Service Children: Children with parents in the regular UK armed forces

EARLY YEARS PUPIL PREMIUM - Is your child in Nursery? Are you in receipt of any benefits?

• If your child is aged 3 or 4 attends our nursery and fits the eligibility requirements below school can receive additional funding to support your child.​  Click on the link below for eligibility criteria or contact school and we can check your eligibility, we just need a few details to complete the quick check. 

• With this funding school can provide staff training, financial support for families, additional resources and at times additional staff.

How does Springfield spend the Pupil Premium Funding?