Hello. I am Mr Hyland and I am responsible for the learning of pupil premium pupils at Rose Hill Primary School and the person to approach if you are unsure whether you qualify for additional educational funding for your child.

Who are pupil premium children?

Pupil premium children are children from low income families in receipt of free school meals, have previously been in receipt of free school meals within the last six years, forces families and looked after children.

How are pupil premium children supported?

Each year the school is provided with funding from the government to support the progress of pupil premium children towards achieving the best possible outcomes (academically and socially). To see a summary of how our school is using this funding, please see below.

What should I do if I think my child might be eligible?

To see if your child qualifies for pupil premium funding, please follow the link below and complete the application form. If you have any problems, please come and speak to me directly.

Was your child Adopted from Care?

The Government give funding to provide additional income for schools to support children who have been adopted from care. This funding is called Pupil Premium Plus.

Unfortunately, we are not advised on whether or not children have ever been in care and or adopted.
We therefore ask parents to let us know that they have adopted children from care so that the school can claim the funding available for the next financial year.

As this is a sensitive issue this notification is to allow you to make the choice whether or not you wish to disclose this information. All information received will be treated in strictest confidence.

This additional funding is only eligible for students who:

- Left care under a residential order (under Children Act 1989)

- left care under a Special Guardianship Order (under Children Act 1989)

- were adopted from care (under the Adoption of Children Act 2002)

If your child fits into any of the above categories and you are willing for this information to be included in a Department for Education (DfE) Statutory return, please contact the school office giving the name and date of birth of the child concerned as soon as possible. You will then be contacted and asked to provide supporting evidence, i.e. the Adoption (Court) Order. In order for us to claim the funding for the next financial year, the information will need to be included in the Census return that is sent to the DfE each JANUARY.

Pupil Premium Plus funding is not ring-fenced. It is designed to provide specific support to raise attainment and address the wider needs of children in this group. National statistics show that children in care may face unique challenges and could struggle to keep up with their peers. It is vital that they are given the targeted support they need and the education they deserve to help them get on in life.
There is no obligation for you to share this information with us, but in doing so your child may be given additional support with their education.

Application Form

For information on free school meals click here.